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HIS hi IthSä Canada's Oldest First Nations Newspaper - Serving Nuu -chah- nulth -aht since 1974 Canadian Publications Mail Product Vol. 34 - No. 20 - Oct. 11, 2007 - haaitsa "Interesting New? Sales Agreement No. 40047776 r,..17s111/ More to learning than swwarra what's found in books r By Debora Steel irF . r Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter + r 'r.tr,f 9 wr. ,, - Tseshaht--The 40 -plus law students ambled into Maht Mahs gymnasium on Oct. 5 for their first lunch of their cultural camp in Nuu - _. ?-''v chah -nulth territory. They had erected a little tent city behind the tribal council building where they would stay, play and learn together over the course of the next few days.

1 .a Elder Kathy Robinson teased that the.bears hadn't yet gone to sleep and they should be careful out there. An announcement was soon made to campers, students from many parts of Canada and some from around 1 G the globe attending the University of Victoria (UVic), that any food items now in their temporary housing should be stored in cars in the nearby parking lot. r Some were nervous about the camp. It is unique to UVic, where first, second and some third year students take time out of their studies to live community. But it wasn't just the bears that were IL, with an Aboriginal 4:,.... making nerves jump. It was taking time away from the stacks of reading '- that law students are required to do. It was choosing to live out of the "comfort zone" for many to get the experience of being with people with l rI t_ z - - Debora Steel differing lifestyles and perspectives on life. was the local On Sept. 27, representatives from the Bladerunners Program attended Rainbow Gardens, Hesquiaht's Carla Point, a graduate of law herself, in Nuu -chah- an elder care facility in Port Alberni, to present a special gift -a picnic table constructed by representative who pushed to have the camp held this year the twelfth a graduate of the program, Eric Nicolas Seitcher- Adams, 19, of Ahousaht (far right). Eric nulth territory. Recently it had been held in Saanich. It was built the table, with help from a couple of friends, during the three -week hands -on portion year the camp has been held; its purpose -to create a better awareness of Bladerunners, which helps to prepare youth for work in construction, with emphasis put of the Aboriginal world view. was law student. on lifeskills as well as careers training. On hand to accept the gift were Jody Vos, Rainbow Point had attended the camp while she a Gardens' director of care, and "King of the Road" Jim Knighton. Rob Oldale, the "I wasn't aware of the confusion," she said about what the general Bladerunners Program Coordinator (middle), said members of the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal public knew about things Aboriginal, like the differences in law between Council are residents of Rainbow Gardens, so the program wanted to donate something to status, and non -status First Nations people, the Metis, and other - them that was made by members of the Nuu -chah -nulth Tribal Council nations. Aboriginal groups. who wants to study family law. Bladerunners is operated by the tribal council through its Nuu -chah -nulth Employment Brie Hankins is a third -year student is for the and Training Program. Eric is currently employed with Seitcher and Sam Construction and She said the way to enjoy and get the most out of the camp that there are other is working at a housing development at Tseshaht. students to have an open mind and acknowledge ways to look at the world. She described her previous experiences, as a cook as a first -year law Tseshaht's new beginning student, and as a full participant as a second year, as eye opening. This year she helped organize the camp with fellow students Jessica Derynk Port Alberni-Three years ago, council and contractors and materials came from local and Tara Williamson. members of the Tseshaht First Nation had a businesses. About $2.5 million was paid out to Continued on page 20. into the dream: to have a new administration building local workers, funds that flowed r that would reflect who they are, that recognized regional economy. This project also provided their culture, and that would make them proud. direct benefit to the Tseshaht community and to Today, their dream has materialized as a striking Port Alberni through employment, on- the -job landmark on traditional grounds by the Somass training and capacity building. f a River. The new multiplex brings together band f On Oct. 13, the Tseshaht will share the administration, health, community, and museum realization of their dream with an opening and cultural programming. All rooms and constructed Tseshaht offices are networked with wireless, ceremony for the newly Y. Administration Building. streamlined, state -of-the -art technology that I Cantilevered over the river, on land previously delivers operational savings and allows for occupied by the Dick family-members of the future expansion. The building also makes use r' Tseshaht community -this building was of all available and practical sustainable i constructed mainly by Tseshaht carpenters using principles and construction technologies. wood harvested from Tseshaht lands nearby. "Staff are excited and grateful to be working It was designed by Lubor Trubka Associates in a healthy and beautiful environment, a strong of Vancouver, however, the building is very contrast from our previous building," said Nene Law students Chris MacLeod, originally of Winnipeg, and Brie much a local creation. Project manager Jerry Van Volsen, Tseshaht First Nation's director of Hankins, an organizer of the cultural camp, play Rock, Paper Boyko and superintendent Alex Cayer oversaw operations. Scissors during a get to know you exercise at Maht Mahs gym on local Tseshaht labor, and all trades people, Continued on page Oct. 5. The students attend the University of Victoria. If undeliverable, please return to: Ha- Shilth -Sa House of Homis -aht seats a chief Page 2 P.O. Box 1383, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M2 3 School celebrates success with community Page NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA NEWSPAPER COLLECTION (17) CHS board members recognized for good work Page 4 395 WELLINGTON ST. Take a life lesson from tragic loss Page 8 OTTAWA, ONTARIO K 1A ON4 Digging deeper in Clayoquot Sound Page 10 Community and Beyond events Page 16 ISSN 0715 -m,, I-

, r,S r r 1 I Si- Page 2 - Ha -Shit th -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 3 HaShnrhSa newspaper is published by the LETTERS and KLECOS Nu,.rhah -nu /M Tribal Council lia- .Adnb -.Sn will include letters received from its readers. Lepers MUST be signed By- Election for School celebrates its l for distribution to the members of the by the writer and have the writer's full name. address and phone number on them. twelve NTC-member First Nations, Names can be withheld by request. Anonymous submissions will not he accepted. well NTC PRESIDENT as ao other interested groups We reserve the right to edit suhmined material for clarity, brevity, grammar and gord success with dinner and individuals. The NTC Members will conduct a by- election process for the NTC President on taste. We will definitely 442 publish letters dealing with tribal or personal disputes or Information and original work November 15, 2007 at a Special NTC Meeting, In Port Alberni The President with a beautiful native design painting issues that are critical of Nuu- chah -nullh individuals or groups. contained in ribs newspaper is will oversee Issues external to the NTC such as lobbying and negotiating with By June T'aun for all their successful years of All opinions expressed in levers to the editor are purely those of the writer and will copyright and may not be reproduced government Eligibility shall be determined in accordance with established education. not sadly coincide with the views or policies of the Nuu- chah h Tribal without written remission from: criteria: The school opened in 1986, thanks to Council or its member First Nations. Ha- Shilth-Sa includes paid advertising. but Maagmsiis Secondary School (MSS) the hard work of Paul Sam, Sydney this does not imply Ha- Shilth-Sa or Nuu -chap -nullh Tribal Council recommends or Only members of a NCN First Nation are eligible to serve in Ahousaht entered its 22nd year of Sam, Stu Robertson and Dee Robertson. Nuurhah -nutth Tribal 04 recoil endorses the content of the ads. Nominations must be In writing 8 supported by signatures of a minimum of 20 The P.O. Box 13(13, operation. A dinner was held at the staff size was 22, and Ahousaht's NCN persons who are 16 years or older, and are members of a First Nation school gym on Sept 24 to celebrate population was at 640. Pon Alberni, B.C. The be for remainder of current term which expires al the AGM term shall the more than 20 years and 128 students The staff is currently 50 strong and NOV Vito. 2009 House of Homis -aht earning their high school diplomas. the community population is pushing Telephone: (250) 724 -5757 seats its Ha'wiih Confirmed eligible candidates list will be provided to First Nations by October The dinner, sponsored by the Ahousaht 1,000, with each grad class bigger Fax: (250) 723 -0463 Bated near Chance 17, 2007 School Board, was planned by Linda Van every generation. By Jack f: Little Amos, Victor was then Darn. who is famous in Ahousaht for There are plans in the near future to Kb page: WWII' mm,hahnuhh.org Ha- Shilth-Sa Reporter dressed in cedar bark Qualifications: throwing fun ponies A delicious dinner build a separate high school to support regalia as well. catered by Vera Little and seedry to the growing population. The school now Kla- kisht- kei -iss gym Completion of a diploma or degree in a related field an asset 2007 Subscription rates: thes community by the school basketball boasts a daycare, headstarh nursery, K Pan Alberni- Hundreds witnessed the then explained what a Experiences in areas of First Nations culture, traditions and governance; NCN 535.00 per scar in Canada and ¶40 per teams: the Blazers and the Wolfpack. to !Land aftersohcol program, as well official seating Mile Homisaht chief at had happened. Chance issues: Lobbying; Negotiating; Dealing at both the government and community year in due U.S.A. and 545 per year in The night opened with cultural as an adult program. Children in the Athletic Hall on Oct 6 Vic Amos, Amos was put in his level; Media Relations; Budget and Contract Development. foreign countries. Payable to the education teacher Deny Kcitleh's yang Ahousaht start school at the age of who holding onto the seat for Chance seat. Lucas explained Nuurheh -ninth Tribal Council. dancers and singers doing the welcome three. Amos while be is inUl training, was to Chance that he Bulls dance and Sid Sam's opening prayer. Before MSS was built, high school officially seated and endorsed by the needs to know about Manager /Editor /Rep ver Strong Oral and Written Communication Abilities; Them were door prizes given out students from Ahousaht had to move at Hewett elders and muschum from the rich history, of Debora Steel Computer Literacy; throughout the night. Vases, native least to Ueleelet, but more frequently to Ilcsquiaht First Nation. Homis -aht As 6)724-5757 - Fax: (2501 773-0463 Strategic and Analytical Thinking; design prints, glasses Victoria to finish school. Kla -kisht-kei iss (Si Lucas), who Ni wiled. young de0ororleeKamorbahnubhmg Problem Solving, and commemorative pins were among Many youth came back home before spoke on behalf of the two men, Chance needs to know Conflict Resolution. the prizes. Some people literally jumped completing high school, because, for Adm illstream Assistant welcomed everyone to the celebration. about the importance for joy and cheered they were so happy parents, sending their children away Prior to any business. his ha- Annie Watts doing the hosts of -thee 4 Closing Date: October 12, 2007 fg pm with the they won. from home for 10 months a year for paid their respect W those who had (traditional territory) prizes 0) 77- 4-5757- Fax:: 12501723-0463 lost -rte'.' Throughout the evening, guests school resembled residential school and hashathsaa:numbohnalduary loved ones recently with a tea- ulth-mea and all that is going Important Note. or incomplete nominations will be deemed mandible (no Late enjoyed watching a continuous playing was too much for many parents (canes to hold them up). This is on round him. He exceptions). sink hwv of past graduates, the building comfort, but in the 1983 -06 yearbook , Central Region Rep ver traditionally done to acknowledge a also needs to know of the school gym and celebration of the Cheif Lewis George encouraged these Denise Titian person who is grieving. about the importance Electoral Officer: Beryl Guerin (804) 3174225 after 4 pm, opening of the school, compiled by students to return to high school and (250) 725 -2120 - rnx: 1250172> 2110 Also before any business, kla- kisht- of the curtain, its Counenay Louie. cam their graduation diploma demises new huhnullh.ure kci -iss brought to the front the policemen history and also the To obtain a mandatory nomination package - contact NTC Executive Asst., Several teachers were acknowledged He said, "Age is not a factor in Pieuse rr all materials m Annie n'al. (Move who will be overseeing the floor), importance of his Vanessa Sabbas at 250 -724 -5757, local 244 or by email at for their many years at the school, getting an education in Ahousaht" and an mportantjob to ensure things go vanessa(rynuuchahnulth.org Spits, Culture & the North including Maureen Frank and Val lack several people followed his advice and smoothly. They were Harold Amos, Tim s then Jack Little Wwfos by L who have worked at MSS since the returned to school to earn their diplomas Grow. Joey Amos, Cecil Sabbas and explained that until Nomination packages may be delivered to the NTC Office up until the deadline (250) 724-5757 - Fax:(250) 723 -0463 Chance Amos was seated as a chief of the House of doors opened, Rosemary Frank (16 and even to post-secondary William Amos, Chance learns and of 4 pm addressed to the attention of jackliMRairuarhohnu0Ua.e,g Hoe, a -ahI in a ceremony on Oct. 6. Vfetor Amos (below) ors) and Deb Finder (13 years). They school to am bachelors, masters and Lucas then called on the Hesquiaht understands all of this, Please cc all material. (0 400,ie Halls. en, c000ily h olding the seat for him, as Chance Beryl Guerin, Electoral Officer each received a bouquet of flowers doctorate degrees later on in adulthood. singers and dancers to get ready to Vic Amos would be ontinu n his raining, COO NTC Executive Director and a round of applause from the There are currently 90 Ahousaht officially elan the potlatch, Victor Amos pal in this seat Audio / Kiev Technician PO Box 1383 community for their hard work. members in pose- ..dun school, nut brought out his curtain for the first time temporarily, and a major pan of Vies Mike hart. 5001 Masan Road The school was also acknowledged by including those in trade schools and tor this very special occasion. R was role will be to watch over Chance. The (2501 724 -5757 - Far (250) 723-0461 Pon Alberni, BC, V9V 7M2 Michelle Cortleld and Eileen Haggard other training programs, mnrrts(anuurhahntsidaae0 made by RomHamiltoo, with assistance House of Homis -aha the Hesquiahl ht Duddy George and Ray Sim. Ha'wiih, elders and advisors had all On Amos' cumin re representations agreed on this Ku- kind- kci -iss then of the rich resources from the sea and his explainedined that there wldwould be DEADLINE: resources from Homts -aht. ceremonies that the Ha'wiih of ,ICIThe singers sang a Please note That the deadline tin celebratory song Hesquiaht would be conducting after and the ladies came out from behind the everyone was served a .ohna ions for meant now1 a lurch. Soup and Oct 19, Soot. curtain Each of the dancers were dressed sandwiches were then served to all of RJ Alter that dale, material submitted and in cedar bark regalia that the ladies had the guests. judged apP,MUiae swank made for this celebration. A man also Right after lunch was served Limns guaranteed piecemeal bah. if material dame out with a mask He Inked like he Lucas did a chant for Tim Paul prior to o aril relevant, will he inhaled in the was looking for someone, and sure Rueben and Aaron Lucas doing Paul's an 1176f $ gs following issue enough he picked out Chance Amos who hilydits (headdress) dance Kla- kisht- appreciated. Several of the children In ideal world, an submissions would was Bated in the stands. kei-iss then explained to Chance the came out in cedar bark regalia. Even he typed rather than bad- written. " There were family members from the importance of having an older brother somee of the singers and elders started to i., d ' k¡y 7 Articles can he sent by to coal hosts that roped Chance and brought him and or older persons watch over him. dance. This included Charlie Lucas Sr. hashillhsagannuchahnulth.org F to sit him down. The House of Homis - After the hiinldits dance, Paul presented and Francis Amos, ro (Windows PC). aht had seated young Chance Amos in the hosts with money. Hudson Webster Charlie Lucas then briefly explained a Submitted moon must include a brief traditional regalia The Ha'wiih, elders spoke on behalf of the hosts and thanked link history vying the ancestors had description of subject(s) and a return and advisors then coo. and again the Paul for his gift and advice. created the songs and dances, and that address. What Choices Would You Make for a Greener Future? masked dancer and members of the The young Hesquiaht children then many of these songs and dances have a Pictures with Mane address will' family sought out someone. Victor Amos took to the floor with very lively dances, strong connectionn to the animal world. BUDGET 2008 CONSULTATION remain on file. Allow two - lour wadi was then roped tux and brought s for roan to be which the crowd enjoyed and Continued on page 13. 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By Debora Steel Ha- Shilth -Se Reponer

Tseshat -A dinner was held at Maht Mobs gym on Sept 20 to acknowledge the efforts of five members of the former Community and Human Services (CHS) Board. (Since November 2006, the work of the CHS Board has been continued by coalmines. for Health, Education and Social Services that include some of the previous CHS members, and report directly to the Tribal Council Board of Directors). While one member, Pat North, was unable to attend the function due to a concocting schedule, on hand for From left to right: Tom Curley, Ben recognition were Tom Curley, Dave Clappis, Dave Frank and Helen Dick. Voting The four, along with Pat North, who to commence Frank, Ben Clappis and Helen Dick. Fach was presented with a framed print was absent for the dinner held in their in appreciation for their service to the t honor, were recognized for their Nuu -shah -ninth people. efforts on the former Community and to determine if Simon Read, the director of CHS, Human Services Board. said he had the pleasure of working make that we ere thatwe with the board members over many f thedo-onommadpareats, eras our treaty will be ratified of their individual years. He spoke children, our grandparents, our He talents and commitment. said North community members, our hereditary coordinator of Tommie, helped organize one longest serving was of the chiefs, our queens, would all be healthy By Debora Steel her community's participation in the She was community representatives. a one day." Ha- Shilth -Sa Reponer trip. She mid she was mightily community health worker many years, with which He also acknowledged the work orate impressed the tribal picnic, and served original Nuuchah- on the late Jerry Jack. was hosted by Me four villages in the mdth for the Community health board "I had a great admiration for that New Aiyaosh -The moment of truth Nass Valley. Each produced their own and Human Services Board. person. Very knowledgeable in our will soon be upon the Maa -ninth treaty food and brought it, so there were four "Helen Dick... her first role in our naons as the final communities head to distinct food types. Kincolith served* culture.._ I listened to that man, what he health program was as a role model," said:" the polls to vote whether or not to ratify ea lion stew to the guests. There were :aid Read. "One of our role model Curley closed his remarks by saying the final agreement initialed in speeches, and the evening ended with posters features Helen." Mai it was the Nuuchah- ninth -aht that December 2006. dancing and singing and drumming. Dick worked on the health board, the guided the work. Communication workers of Toquaht "It was really awesome." regional health council and the regional , are the strength of our Nuu -ehah- Delude Ka:'yu:'k't'h'tChe:k'tles7et'h' On day two of the trip, a group health authority, and been "has that nulth Tribal Council. You am the and IlchneklesaM are quietly optimistic session as held with the Nisgo a gong guiding force to the board, believers." that their memberships have been COMM Government leadership and bringing both cultural knowledge and Clappis said that Sept. 21 marked the offered the information they need to program director, who described how that kind of balance that you need to eleventh anniversary of his time on the make an informed decision as the polls they got the treaty ratified, and the keep er working.' Hun- ay -aht council, and when he first open this week. government structure to this day. frankis the leader of the Ahousaht Still, the four yet "I to got there, the scat on the CHS board was nations to ratify- wanted see the government Holistic Centre, said Read. open. flou- -aht went to the polls July 28- mature. What it actually looked like," -Ile always was strong on culture and -Nobody else wanted to lake it s01 were leaving no stone untamed when it said Johnson, who added that she was family when he at the board ended upon the CHS hoard shortly after. came to showing how a modem treaty very impressed. -Ifs very professional Dealing and continues m promote might work. And she came hone with a greater And it was something I enjoyed. It was a dose today." On more for of her own good table to sit at; 14 nations. We were Sept 25 and 26, than 120 appreciation the capacity Read said Clappis was one of the nation to handle there foe everybody. It was one of the community members were flown to the the transition. most rrsistent of the board members.. Says Valley, where a have "It's doable. If they can do, we things I enjoyed about ice the Nisgi "Ben was always at the meetings. Ben Frank also thanked the Nuu -chah- made their treaty a reality. certainly can do it. I know it's going to never missed. And Ben was always the nulth-aht who he said were `the driving The province sent Aboriginal take a lot of training to have extra spokesperson for youth and youth force behind the tribal council. You are Relations and Reconciliation Minister people on staff, because right now ifs issues and made sure we didn't lose the engine that moves the tribal council." Mike Delong to looney with the group. just chief and council. If treaty is track of those." In New Aiyansh, going committees Ile said there were many great Nuu - the group was treated ratified, we're to have Read described Curley as one of the chah -ninth leaders and that the people to a cultural night and a number of and a whole lot more. It's exciting. I most passionate of the hoard members. should believe in themselves and keep opportunities to see the Nisgi a Linn'', think that ifs going to work." were afraid to look? "Tom always puts all of himself Remember when you into moving forward. Government in action. everything he does," said Read. "[He] Continued an page 6. Kits. Johnsen, the communications Continued on page was one of those that reminded us of allure always, and kept us on track in that Curley was obviously very touched Invitation to meet with how much better you felt when you did? by the recognition and the gin presented Remember to him. what's stopping you from booking your mammogram? Mammograms save lives. "I've never, ever had anything ever Scott Hall and Margaret Eato _ So given to me like this before. Never. This It takes minutes; It yBu e a woman over age 40, here's what you should know about a mammogram: only is going to be in my brand new house it's sale: it's tree; a doctor's referral is not required, and it finds what you alone cannot. where everybody can sec it. When you After the Indian Residential School Survivors Conference come. my house, this is the first thing Book your mammogram today by calling 1888 GOHAVE1. you are going to see. This is going to be to my pride and joy," Curley said. discuss healing and compensation options available Ile spoke of the respect he had for his fellow board members, especially for under the Independent Assessment Process (AIP) 1 888 GOHAVE1 GOHAVE1.com Helen Dick. Meet with Scott and Margaret "This lady, whom I've worked with, Or Phone Scott or Margaret at admired fob 1 dona know how many at the Hospitality Inn cwamw 1 -800- 435 -6625 BREAS. CANC, Qxc. area years now; when I first met her. Many tpUNDATroN ambitions; a very ambitious lady. And I 3835 Redford St. , CA,MfN E[ro any time to make an tawa respected her when she at at the end of Port Alberni, BC the table. !made sure that I showed the appointment. respect that she deserved. [Her] From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. : We look forward to seeing you! commitment throughout the years... to Oct. 26, 2007 and Oct. 27, 2007 Page 6 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha- Shiloh So - Page 7 Working together to achieve common goal Moment of truth for Maa -nulth Continued from page 4. Dick described Read as her right atm. She asked the people in attendance to and uncles, and from there we'll fan out Continued from pearl. First Nation members. kicked off. "I thank you, all the people who are "I really grew to love and appreciate go home that night and hug their as a family, extended family, as a The first big change will be an Touchie was interested to are the Nass "Once the treaty is ratified," said out there that have made it possible to Simon for his commitment and his children, their spouses, their family community, as Nuu -chap- nulth. We will ß'<,xnutOtBairCe------adjustment to the governance structure Valley and the Nisga'a territory. He is Ginger looking ahead, "it will be a lot be where we are at today, the things that dedication to the Nuu- chah -ninth members, become much stronger, and, as my go from a purely involved with singing and dancing back of hard work on members of the we enjoy today. And thank you to those people "Spend five minutes with your colleague said, we can be once again NEED of Toquaht, which will of govemance mine home, so the cultural component of the Uchucklesaht Tribe." He said he Mat are doing today for the things that She said she appreciated her fellow children, your parents, your the strongest tribal council as we used hereditary system AN that will co -exist with more trip was personally important to him. listened to a speaker in the Nisga'a we are going to enjoy tomorrow. And I board member for their individual gifts grandparents, aunts and uncles, and I to be. structure. He went ono tour of one of the legislature describe how they had to have full faith in you, that the Nona and talents. believe Nuu- chah -oulth will go a long "\Ve shouldn't look hack there. We westernized AUTO W date, by tenìtoces and was able to see one of the unravel their social programs out from chahn -mulch Tribal Council will keep "Our calling was to deal with health way because it begins at home, taking need to look ahead and realize where eSimmonths after effective law, we have to hold vote for the extra they have started to house their under the Indian and Northern Affairs going. We've got so many wonderful issues and matters of our people" care of each other, our children, our we want to go. and working together... LOAN? councilcil members that we are going to community members. They are building system, and how much work was heads out there, so many wonderful She said she appreciated her grandchildren, brothers and sisters, aunts we can achieve that goal." You're In Busmen involved in that. people rot there that love each other, community for having the trust and have. We've actually never gone through log homes. - MIRED TIME ORiR - they are going "He said there was a lot of hard work that not others, and that's what makes confidence in her to have her Ill at the that, ever. So that is going to be a big -They are training and Teaming experience" to have course coming up in January ahead of us, and a rat of things that us so unique - able for 14 years. yrRIAIIWerlwra%alSt.,a Levi Touchie works to distribute for a house building apprenticeship... It we'd have to change to make it work NOTICE Atm.. et ma, osavetram OF VOTE information on the treaty to Deluder will give them more money and employ for us." APPLYMIHM . Reunions= a a a.n run g la as_mc osr, their people more," he said. line Robinson is also working for NOTICE OF VOTE FOR UCLULET FIRST NATION INDIVIDUALS 'l'ouchee said they were handling being Uchucklesaht. She is a tel human a4.u+'a. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE under treaty well. though "my service worker. overseeing all health FOR UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE INDIVIDUALS O MAA -NULTH FIRST understanding is our treaty is a bit care and education programs. She also NATIONS FINAL WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE AGREEMENT(TREATY) BRAKER CO. different from theirs" Ile tried not to get worked as the eligibility and enrollment and down with how the Nisga'a MAA.NULTH FIRST NATIONS FINAL too bogged Maa- E "I think that one of the main focuses AGREEMENT (TREATY) LAKE NOTIC.F.tha a nesths vote ana Bandwre will Be nerd in mandarins with ope mas -nu[m rira xenon: government is run, because under Ratiliffitton tao Solicitors nulth, the Deltic. governance structure that they had was on their social ana na Agreement rMaMmeremneesa,Enheu,t ta, N Banisters and TAKE NOTICE rit Sheew»rloaM »»uaww a.uca.. ta wceao int awns Rreatel Mórtrne 4 amas( a will be different. and one of my main interests appove the the dissoluDon of the first Nab. !Won Band Me.ansfer of the and liabilities Ranficanon Comma. Rules o, Novedure in ord. to decermine UchoddesaM fluidule Voters appro.. I.e. a. au. 5233 Road Band. Copies Naoons Hector Ile his time in the Ness Valley, asrto see how they arc operating now, iwnsan arq further members of Valuckles.i.un a the aft. M... affificanon Cornnffinee Suks of Procedure are available for enjoyed approve me the it urn «ae,m vain Bnd.eaatoSand transfer of the assets ana nabaffiea review at the uauetet Band Administration place and on...nv.v., arwww.maanurthva. P.O. Box 1160, Port Alberni but thought the trip was too short and how treaty has impacted their et the a. wfaw.a 2. Paeans Caw.. woe ara../0, B.C. 7M1 would to have stayed longer community services" she said of why ffie [email protected] questrons tovote .. V9Y have liked ganahnaemantieaseligible the Phone: 723 -1993 - - Toll free 1- 877 -723 -1993 to observe more. Ile did get a chance to she attended the Nisga'a trip. the u roar app.. Ag;emem initialed o.aax,nonrwl check out the health and social services She said they had more freedom to BIwtnuemonn e Fax: 723 -1994 approve programs, but he didn't get to see how implement programs. There were less Agreement s) MnaledOa«neers,awsh Ballot Question dissolution anlw awat fisheries worked flooding restrictions, so they had more Ballot Question 2: approve the dleao[unonotmeumpalesaneIndian pads and rot ne unuek na Nation nreary Personal injury litigation, including motor Joe Ginger is a treaty worker for ability to provide programs for their Band (Indian AtBand1 and transferring all ass. ana nrsNauwlT children, youth, families and elders, mensa ro[M1e mdrucklesaM Tribe Meaty rlrrt Na4-ronl7 vehicle accident injury claims Uchucklesaht whose primary Coo. o1 responsibility is hunting down the Robinson explained. rq..a the w....n trai s re ma t c«t mm the nn at Agreemente no ...non Coro... ea 0* haase canted usaatt (HO) 7267342 ore Ol Freme a t 872,7342 membership so they have an opportunity She said the culture and language or at wunvMannultb.ca. tf you wish a co. condo, usat l25o1724-rsnor Toll Free arh.888-724-1832 a... ma.t..o..wrwFnr.esn trip was arum emadamaanunhteolmal.aom. - to vote. Ile also works on the mane. component of the NOW MY SHOP and eligibility committee. Ile wall ".believable. It was so awe-inspiring." ..071 * TAYLORS FLOWER gr Y NOW MIMI VOTE:. IN EEO. - The Treaty Vote and Band Vote will take piece commend. on Saturday, masher ran. 2007 worker bee for the trip, helping to It w4- just for show, said Robinson IN PERSON - ffie Treaty Vote and Band Vote ffill ta. plate commencing on Saturday, October 13th, 2007, between the hours and prn. on listed between the prn,on the following aloe. 7. the fol.. dates and lOffinonv organize from the Uchucklesaht "It was their way of life.- Inted dates and lovanons: 3020 3rd Avenue a, remnant tam Riverver use DS Ammo Road perspective, but observed the Nisga'a "Initially, community development 1s d 0..17 River un' auiea.m...w»» h) October IS X.... LIL 01.4.10. Pon Alberni, B.C. as it going to be our biggest challenge," she I October IS ffiffipuot 4-/e Health anc *rowan.. government worked. offosern Vancouver Na Cultural Centre Sffican Street d October 16 Vancouver Italian Cultural Centre 3075 Slocan Street i. an V9Y 2A5 "I really enjoyed visiting their said when looking forward to a life 111 00e. 17 231Regina Street ál October 12 Victoria Friendship Centre M.S. Street a) October IV Nanairno [oast Bastion Hotel ßln.nOYhET(JIPS government house; their legislative hinder treaty. "A lot of people want to e) October 17 Nana. Coast Bashon Notel 11 Reston Street lIoluelet Say a.aóli.vm j". 0 D 0.12.19 Band AdmIn ora« 406 Sit...Road to And that's ) October 1, ffiluelet aamBn oce Road building. I thought that was a big move bank had... eh ID Peninsula Vso gnl 00141.14 Hall ue TayLaae9tówecSñoptd going to be a big challenge as we don't mhwa hl 20 Barclay Ord highlight. They explained the processes n October Pon Pl.. Hotel 4277 Stamp wsee niece l amper20 Alberni Banlayorel ainstam n email: taylonflowerseshaw.ea www.poealberniflowen.ea' in their house" The organization, the have any infrastructure tight now to BY HAIL person .mrename appears on me Imnrv,terr for tneTreapVote or Band Vote .11 a We deliver world wide! R, W. -.worn nhose name appears on the of voters for the Treaty Vote or Band Vote .11 recerve wet. people that participated, all seemed to ac m date those Meese.," pané if von have not recewea a main ballot and w.eooan.o+a tee. wu are... to vet.. in how they did Marilyn Short of Kyuquot said as the maaffi evronarn,NUSm I2so17264322 erica can.7x.7a1 have a personal interest V. mayreww a mall mballm vmlrgpaaaBe ev contacting uat(260)724.1E32 rwl FreeNaai 141a3.7aa. 723 -6201 awmata .paacaage Phone: she went on the trip that needed . -....r...... »an.en.a mr bal. business in their legislature, said Ginger. reason It's a formal place, like any other to see for herself the way the Nisga'a MAMMON .wchoose 1 -800- 287 elejIon wm[AM YOU aru ..r».a...aaau.w.www.»aw.aue..awa.wa,wlom -9961 was your mail.n earl. ana me envelope un «r«ewm...Chef Electoral Officer nooaer...7. pmWon legislature, he explained, with people government operated. She your bd. and w.a..w must to rec.. bv the mief Electoral tinker no later than 7.CO vm. on with "just seeing the pride saun obenio,iota,mo showing up in shirts and ties. It was impressed traditional government that was married these people have in their independence, INIDIVIODALSELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN NET... VOTE: An indlVidual iS vOle in the Treaty Vote .Ialaarn.f RIME VO VOTE IN TIRE TREATY VOIE: An individual is eligible to vote ln the Treaty Vote up with the western protocols. the strength they have in being able to INDIVInm a n Mat [nbrvau "1 thought they balanced it really self-govern, their pride in being as 2nd ffiffied on the List of Voters `lue[et First Nationon and o is a bal bas been placed on the Ilat de[bne Voters for ore ucnucaeant Tribe and 1s s TSESHAHT MARKET a MOW le eO7.or well." They have an elders group, which aboriginal person." years a be 202 .07 m She said they are building a future for Ill sa 0.6,w.uv tel row esa Voting greatly influences how the government themselves -which we will be able to do i. completed application.' enrolment in the Ilcinuklesallt Tribe; or a complet. application for enrolment int. Dcluelet First Nation; works. and start L evidence satisfactory to a Vonng Officer that the .662.1 has submitted a Ginger was impressed with how once we sign our treaty V evidence satisfactory to a vone Officer that the Individual has submitted a completed enrolment apolvation form to the Enrolment Comm., and solve the community was with the building for our future, and our V. completed enrolment app... form n. ffie Enrolment Commffieffi provides evidence satisfactory to a Voting Officer that the will be a. lempo know grandchildren will something at least IS years. neon orber.re octoberao, zoo, 62 provides eddenm sas.esso s sot, mincer that me individual will be ultural evening that was hosted And he at least 16 years of age on or before October 26,2607 the log different." FULL SERVICE n as also impressed with house INC./RIVALS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN TILE BAND VOTE. An mdlffidoal el.. to vote rn the Band vOte th. construction venture that they have INDIVIDUALS ERGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE amso IMMi An Individual is eligible to vote In ffie if individual s regffiered member of the Dchuffilesaht Indian Ba. a. rs 16 years &age or older on or before Ba. vote th. GROCERIES, GAS RAR, HOT FOODS, SNACKS individual Is a registered member of the Uduelet Hr. Nation Indian Rand and is IS veers ot age or older on or Ocrober 20,2067 o. am.aao7. AND SO MUCH MORE! VOTER IDENTIE.TION: Hours of operation - 7:00 am - 10:30 pm One or two pieces of identification containing. in ca... the voters name.. VOTER IDENTNIGTION: One or too pieces of identification containing, 4n combinaSon, ffie voter's name, Phone: 724 -3944 DONOVAN & COMPANY signature, and address are required to he Rhown E [email protected] VOTERS LIST The bee voters., the TreaffiVote and Band Vote are available at 1250) eta -tase or ron nee -mail: Barristers and Solicitors VOTERS LIST.: The of voters for the peaty Vote ana Bans Ton .1.8.72,1822. or at www.maanulth.ca, or at the uchucklesaht Tribe Office or ».«rot h. Vote are available at 2256) 726.7342 or Free Web address: www.tseshahtmarket.ca at 1-872-726-7142 , or at wwr.maanulm.ta,fir at the uavelo Band Adminletanon Office orvt e,nalnt

If you are not on the Ilst of voters./ the Treaty votera Band Vote, please conta, at a I2w) 72,121832 or Toll RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL CLAIMS Free at 1-8128 720-1832 If you are not. the list of vinera for Melt., vote or Band vote please contact usa pso, 7267302 octal r,..,r.a]]x7.1, McIntosh, Norton williams, CGA's Our firm represents Residential School Survivors. e. n you are maateg 4-o etra a tra pot sou must rana with you all documents regwrea fir me claim, ter tmeu-1"-r 1 If you have questions about your ..a,.ne Casa. R. 6 you are ffilendIng enrol at one sa[k You mort b[q wM you as d «ummnt regu[ r.4- b r Hre I} the Common Experience Payment, DARED thls Ilth dav of September. 2007. IaEaEI DATED this lith day offieotem. 2007. 'k or have a potential claim Reisoma M5 "Specializing in First Nations please call Karim Ramji or Niki Sharma taxation, auditing & o lay R Norton, FCGA, CAFM strategic management Toll Free at 1. 866.688 -4272 . Cory McIntosh, CGA CAFM, CFP or by email Karim Ramji I. W. Copland, ch.fEiworai Officer Mike K. Williams, CGA, DipIT planning." karim_ramji @aboriginal -law. cam 1.w. Copland. char Electoral Officer niki ehelma @aboriginal- lawcom CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACI INFORMATION Ikaut20)724a1K 2nd Floor, 4445 Gertrude St Rata. Tata-1174 `ne[usa¡iaa-7+ía: Port Alberni, B.C. 09Y617 We'll be happy to answer your questions. Phon: PRO 2180 ní0; Tafrve(8614 724,0185 a eaaa .w..wrreaa Page 8 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha- Shilth -Sn - Page 9 Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Take a life- saving lesson from a tragic loss Vaccine is a shot in the arm could happen to him. Sadly, that was not We make Greens five days e Gettingg n influenza vaccination foe flu shot) every immune suppression. HIV or kidney disease. Children By Windy Charlie the case. All I can do is brio H awareness week that havehaver Greens Plus, fish oil year can help prevent the infection or reduce the severity and adolescents on long -Icon caregivc acid CASAI out to all of Ibis. protein, (bought at any nutrition of the illness. household care worker, mler caregivers and G,Go for regular check ups. Mark it on ore) vanilla soy milk, frozen Flu vaccines will be available at your local community householdId can capableoupsbl f staining influenza to Evan Toochie passed suddenly on your calendar to do regularly. Check blueberries, and ice. Super yummy health clinic starting in November. the above `thigh gimp. 7 heart was 33 blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and super good for you tf?At Sept. from a attack. He your 1z 5'J Who should gel a flu vaccine? Children ages six to 23 Peoples high risk finftuema complications who are years young. Seventy-five per cent of arch what you eat, eat healthier for life, Regular exercise. Right now we months. Adults and children with chronic Man and lung travelling to areas where the Bu virus is likely ro he his main artery was clogged/blocked. I and exercise. If Evan hadn't been so fit, are [sing at least four days. I Nuuchah-nullh Nursing Program disease. Anyone living ina nursing home or chronic care circulating. as becoming very concerned about this probably would have happened a - week. Exercise with your children It Evan Touché... facility. People 65 years of age and older. People with Contact your local community health nurse for the flu Evan's health, especially after watching long time ago. makes a huge difference! w...... +u, __- 0m-e chronic conditions, such as diabetes, anemia, cancer, vaccine schedule. an episode on Opah. Dr. Oz was talking Some changes for life we have made: Make changes in your life, Like I said, can Change mar life and your kid's life wr.a °'

about heart attacks and food and how it Always have plenty of fresh fruit and I can't change what happened but you for your life. doesn't matter if you re young; that if vegetables. Vegetables, when cooked, NOTICE OF NTC Nursing Program you are not eating well you can have a lose lot of the nutrients, so they arc Health TiiePaqk bean attack. muchbetter for you mm Mental Evan's eating habits were not the Pack your lunch sacks when going to VOTE Jeannette Watts Nursing Manager Pre (250)724-5757 healthiest. He often ate fast foods when town FOR TOQUAHT NATION INDIVIDUALS Addiction: Help is available - 721 -0463 we would go to town. What happens is Use olive oil. This oil is the hest nil to Fax: something WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE these foods can cause build up in your use for your health. We buy in bulk so it is missing. Liz, McKay, MAA -NULTH FIRST NATIONS FINAL aneHes using heart attacks. If you is much cheaper. Also use non -stick By Andre Kerr Once I am wandering if I need help; Supervisor Community Health Nurse Ph: (250)7245757 time have been watching on television lately, pm Mental Health Worker, Northern Region now may be a good to get it AG REEMENT(TREATV) Fax: 723 -5396 What is the Gambler Information n lot of this has hero on the news about Eat fish at least twice a week. We are Ina Seuchen LAKE . Parents /Guardians of Ahousaht disturbance. problem. on the fol dates ad lmanonD now stopped. Sheldon, laden between the hours o 10100 There is a difference a habit and resources are recipients and Baby Evan are now all between What programs carewornaand Elementary/Secondary Scholarship and an addiction. Habits shape our available? bl sJDNeasuwhaenhospatas Acing tested lobe sure they sslmnsere 2007 personalities and enrich our lives, but There are counsellors available in all 1 IS are OK. al il) sorer stoat Please forward your mailing address information to when they become harmful they mm regions (See the Nuu-chah -nulth Tribal 11Bastion Street Ran disease is the el Ottaer 17 Nanairno Coast Bastion Note/ Health aces Admin Office Maoism Education Authority. number one killer of people. into addictions. When these addictions Council Mental List below) that n ono. m mho. *...9 VAC rail reams. tummy hurt us, and those we love, we need to can support you and direct you 06 SI [molter ,luelet Fax number; 250.670.9555 In case you think it can't hl Duobrm nn ubero Barth roue 4777 namPnvmue get help to break the addiction and treatment centres and help you devise a Phone: 250.570.9555 happen to you or your r restore health and happiness follow -up and support plan. Am N.. arrow. on ow rep el woHn brine ftvoiegy good ammo.* Ahousaht, BC. children. think again as the W.., p.m...* . General Delivery, ar.r have How cam I tell 1 am addicted? There are some resources available studies are proving If us at -c erren rra atora?? NOR( AO mar g amann, barsavaing ronumng lbzsolll2s0)726a2s -zs I spend money or 1 am through Non Health otherwise. that my family -Insured Benefits Aim w ^w0w1tr.pp0w counting on to (such as off reserve counsellors). Ow world is full of gamble with. 114030104111.4.1..0.no...04_ .....x..Ir s0rm ma.0w.w....mo.rmu.. I break to spend time with There eight First Nations convenient fist foods and promises arc .w:swk.a, rm.Mraowas.teturarrrPaaten loved ones, or hurt them in other ways, treatment centres in British Columbia. 5.rr9wedwrJ.na,wwrNrrmwma. The Northern Region sunk food. It is more so I can feed my addiction. (Four of which Vancouver expensive to cam healthy,, but area INDIVIDUALS MGM,* DOTE INTBF TREATY VOTE An individual is eligible to vote in the Treaty Ibe your life is worth it Educate I suffer from drug or alcohol Island). a ehalnaIndividual: consumption when my losses increase. What else can do?? - CHS office yourself on your health and l vs Mon -ngwhtyanenmdnr6yannt before lt oaeroner Deedrxe2m7.n, your children's health. am unhappy because I caret stop my Visit AI- anon/ Alateen. addiction - Visit Alcoholics Anonymous. rr von, Evan was the most , 0. for enrolment In the ioqual, I.On; or toll -free for I cannot reach my goals. Visit Gamblers Anonymous. i. a completed application has a new number physically person a active I éw . ono. satisfactory to a Voting Officer that the indNIdual bee sub... knew. He was always When should I seek help? Visit other Web sites for addictions. completed enrolment rertmeon reen to the reogoute Comm., and IndivIdual MI be stating, jogging, weight Once I have tried, but can't change my There may be programs that exist provides tomes WWI., to Voting officer that tha ways. serand. met members to contact, them: lifting or playing basketball. near yon; m ask around. Once I have my n Remember Denial is not a river He he been able to change in indie.dual eiigiwe to vote m the BEM.. of that thought because was .n INDIVIDUALS MOW TO VOW IND UM YOU: eat behavior, so tt. that nothing like that -Taken to o young. but I am still unhappy and Egypt +.ewww a.a..yr:r tar+ti rrra a.r w w a r-.+ara r enr m s a.wn ttrrr k JJJJJJJJJ¡¡=milJJJJJJJJy7y.,,r'mpr-manmr rara 1-S77283-2012 NS MINIMUM. am w no ww...t...han.n. n. , n cr.at9.. aw _ti.r... w..4- rtrmr. POYNER BAXTER LLP 724.66, n...... r.amh..m.w.9rr 773-6679 ai26o172642a0 erTell free at Lawyers ®IKiiiiii=i1MINiiiiilli VOTERS MD The lists of voters. Ile heat, Dn. and sace Vote era ®®®- t/ sa2so,m.t ww..meannah.re, nrattheTOawht Nation Office wvl.. man et meenenbr.naoan-a. you go to hospital Call for care before cam Residential School Claims .Nrs....a n. nm. wer. wteyw.. Nr.w ww. mrttmlml rasar.. Home and Community Care Nursing ElIZZOMMEZEIM:IMIIMEMIZZIEIMMIMI Toll free .11-077 726 eV.. of the hospitals at Ëenawna.mhredlnrtnemne.ta.Prag.ywn..tl..ma,ai,ar.lannm.,mew.drfa. If you or a family member is going to be a patient in one If You !lave Questions About: [ SIMI-arnsaa, NrWre... us rrn.^n- in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver or any hospital, could you let know 2007. before hand, please ®@"7iLrt.f DATED this nth.), or September, before hand? If you are not able to notify us Common Experience I Payments ®de v Oor wnr d WENC Co visnllore Jcr Ç.m 71-6 4 are from the hospital. This way we could assist call before you discharged ]26I793 Individual Claims you in getting required equipment, provide personal care hours if The National Residential Schools a:7xsass4 what you will need to / Settlement U59:126-7796 needed, provide you with information regarding not that dressing - : ask your doctor. For example, many doctors do know WEIreákiMELLIMMLI and CALL US... WE'LL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS supplies are supplied through Non -Insured Health Benefits (NIHBI for Sometimes people get liniEZZINIMI=INIMMZIEMI aw. nmrrNtmN drew that the client needs a prescription this -MINIZKI tu. may require assistance for Toll Free 1- 866 -988 -6321 -- Ii1=1=131=1®-- discharged on Friday afternoons and they ERN REGION Central Region call: Glenda Frank at 670 9655. In the COMBO. IHFORMAn. personal care. In the Northern and Southern regions call either Catherine Sturgeon, Jackelyn PERSONAL SERVICE...GUARANTEED 1=1__-_ ,onnlaMi42ee Williams, or Ina Seitcher at 724 5705. a-iIZIE22=11=11MMLIKILI -MUM ..mlE n uM1bteo@ gmaarom Page 10 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Oct. 11, 2007'- Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 11 Digging deeper in Clayoquot Sound , move through the ring By Mark Spoljeeic lIC Baltic Macnma clams are foundfra Clayoquot Field Station Left Ghost throughout the northern hemisphere and ulrinlrluuilll IIIUII liîrlUlll shrimp are arc udnats here. These '------one of the mall clams have beautiful shell r 4 COMMOn t I Over the years, the rugged west coast coloration (white to pink) and are often OCEANSIDE whir. of Vancouver Island has been gaining m. animals in the very abundant. .m"42DffscAlY popularity with from all around ph mudnats and Ghost shrimp are pale white, soft- people - a favorite food the world. The Pacific Rim area is bodied small shrimp that make J of shorebirds renowned for vast expanses of pristine distinctive burrows in the mud. Male ,r CHEVROLET + and gray beaches. natural wild beauty and as a re.w a- rP ghost shrimp can be identified because whales. Below: place where people can take part a they have claws of markedly different 1-866-107-5780 "e Mark umber of outdoor recreational +ar-G=" ze. These are an important food item activities, including sea kayaking. Similar,. the fora wide range of organisms from 512E Island Hwy, Parksville, BC surfing, hiking and wildlife watching. lead shorebirds to Gray whales. _ , a Many of these activities occur on the researcher, The pilot study was conducted over 1 water around Clayoquot Sound and la wc, digs a sample July and August 2007 and has produced HOUR CREDIT APPROVALS Barkley Sound, or on the exposed sandy of mud. some interesting preliminary results. NOSE 11111,19 WAILS . NOME RELIABLE . NOSE CHOICE beaches of the west coast: yet, one of More Baltic Magma clams and ghost the most beautiful local spaces is the `a on shrimp are found in the more heavily least visited --the Tofino Mudfats on jas-m- disturbed locality and more bloodworms . - :1mw-a.y !SY-lnr, the east side of the I was tar Peninsula found in the less disturbed locality, but and on the southwest coast of Meares activities to e-. biodiversity (the number of different Island. types of organisms and their abundance) 'VACS The Tofino Mudfats area critical enthusiasm for r in the undisturbed site. Mt' highest habitat for many different kinds of conserving the At first glance, one might think more ~,=ya- ! I organisms whose survival depend on ecological ` clams, shrimp and bloodworms the integrity of the one other. - __ - foodstuff of shorebirds) are good for the 1 w +an wi The area epitomizes the Nuu -chah- Tofino mudnats, i - but this is not necessarily the F nulth principle "Hishuk -ish ts'awalk," Mudfats 127 case. The Nou- chah -nulth First Nations' 1 IV. -1 - g or In- everything is Algae Wildlife 1j one.- and plan philosophy "I lìshuk ish ts'awalk", or - +a0, Management that grow on the mud provide food and s everything is one" is reflected in the 1 cover for many species of small Area. And, early results. These species may be ,, 42.1 invertebrates (critters without a over the past E_ more abundant in the disturbed area MIF SOW 2U10 few backbone, such as woes, shrimp and years, the because increased human presence has rani Taros DatioGkeme which Clayoquot r clams), are in turn consumed by vy,, }4; decreased the amount of time available 91059 _=, as Field Station lierranagyr larger invertebrates, such crab, to shorebirds and other organisms for lCali, commercially important fish, numerous at the Tofino foraging. Or. lower levels of 09599 91ù4è99 birds, small and even large mammals Botanical biodiversity are often indicative of 113Z6141t.earkly (including seals and Gray whales). Gardens has altered or degraded ecosystems, an . iiI2581514.4.44 $100715" The area is one of the most important conducted naturalist tours in which easily identifiable and countable explanation that fits the outcomes of digkeindlar "- refueling stops for many species of visitors explore a small portion of organisms could be used as "indicator this study. thililiftmweddies NlFlmadla migratory shorebirds on their way to mudfats with the goal of making people i species" for biodiversity, making it The preliminary results of this pilot y, ) Meaner and from the Arctic. conscious of the beauty and natural possible to implement a simple and low- study highlight an important point: more ABi1émm.mww: CdrSaleahneeten The Tla- o-qui -aht First Nation has significance of the area. cost monitoring program for recreational research needsds to be done in order to used the Tofino Mudfats area for In June 2007, the Marine and Aquatic impact across different areas of the learn more about the mud., generations. But as tourism and local Committee of the Clayoquot Biosphere mudfats. ecosystem, which is even more DONT MISS THESE!! population increase, more people will Trust provided funding to conduct a pilot During this study, t found a number of important for understanding the discover the magic of the mudnats and study to assess the potential impacts of interesting organisms that live in the ecosystems around Clayoquot Sound as there is growing oaken. that increased on invertebratesvertebrates that inhabit mud. a whole. e,.-, recreational use could lead to the ma The Pacific Neapolitan Lngwon has Until the impacts of recreational use a unconsfluctive interactions between I have been working closely with the the appearance of its namesake ice can be firmly established, enjoy the I , humans, their pets and wildlife. Rancor Education Society and the cream with a green anterior (head area), natural beauty of the area. but be In 1997, the Tofino Mudflats Torino Botanical Gardens to conduct this red gills, orange mid -body, , Tddea ret Wildlife and brownish and tread lightly in the ii ° `0i Management Arca (WMA) was study, which involves a comparison of tail. This warn burrows in the mud, but delicatee ecosystem of which you are a 11 i, established to protect the natural the abundance of invertebrates that can he easily found by the presence of a pan. $' m ,y resources of the mudflats area. The inhabit the mud between heavily coiled fecal casting on the surface of the For more information, you can e-mail I 1ltSifii p management plan calls for stewardship disturbed, less disturbed and "ptisnne mud. Mark at [email protected] or rWLsfÍmwrt°nn 1láyuat{ailileoDtr YkG.Y$B.IIIIaL and educational programs that will (undisturbed) localities. The bloodworm or "Beakthrower" is a contact loge Osborne at the Clayoquot n One was increase order to prevent of my hypotheses that seemingly hapless worm that shoots Field Station 725 -1220 or 9 yy_§ rrss, on lrsl activitiestat negatively affect the disturbed mudflat areas would have e out a round muscular proboscis with josie @lbgforg. Watch the Tofino 1aDI7aArffi 9Y1a9rATr LL WMA. lower biodiversity (number of different four fang -like jaws al the end. These Botanical Gardens Web site In 2004. the Raincoast Education types of organisms and their abundance). worms me their proboscis to capture / www.tbgforg for the full report of this Society began regular educational I was also interested to see if one or two prey or as an anchor, which helps them study, available in October 2007. SUM 11 to help you® _ r //mss %\tWeswant 1-\ 1 l _ ¼1. More -- with Selectionr e kg, '< Your Halloween (I) ) ta Kit h s Headquarters! 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Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 13 Page 12 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 First Nations gate to mark Victoria Spirit Square Family and friends gather for important celebration Nations. The 16 -foot -high" will be able to distinguish this important the new relationship we are building and Esquimalt Continued from page 2. family from Victoria will develop its very own residents and and Aboriginal people poles will be designed and created by a public space, welcome B.C. Spirit Square, welcoming residents with First Nations "It is important for us to make sure the team of local First Nations carvers. visitors and pay homage to the through. unique First throughout B.C.," said Chong. that we never let go of our ha -houl- neighboring and visitors funds will also support traditional territories of local area First from "This square will be an incredible Spirit Square thee. The sovereignty of our Ola'wiih is tribe of Tla -o- Nations gate, thanks to $500,000 Nan place to join in next year's BCI50 Years other key features o the square, so important as they historically had the provincial government, Community an our including a children water feature with By incorporating First Nations Services Minister Ida Chong announced. celebration =king past absolute consul of their ha- howl -thee," n ui t on the ' fountains, mosaic into the city's new s quare. we are achievements and looking to our bright ground -based spray said Lucas, who also said it was program. Ron "Across British Columbia, a legacy that lets everyone ahead." tiling and a portable stage for creating Spirit future important for our Ili wiih to have a Hamilton was r arc developing these are the traditional will be a key performance events. know that Squares that reflect the heritage and rich The First Nations Gate strong code of ethics. asked to Square "A redeveloped Centennial Square territories of the Songhees and communities.A A First Mature the City's Centennial Kla- kieht- kei -las then explained to the explain the diversity of our face of Victoria's Esquimau people and that our Revitalization project. It will be marked will transform the hosts that Paul was there to stand up family ties and Nations gate hero n the heart of our has -degree totem downtown, bringing families, children Aboriginal history and culture provincial capital city will bee tribute to by two prominent 360 and support the hosts and that Paul, in asked the hosts the Songhees and seniors back together again in this shaped the region and the province," malt and Songhees people and poles, each representing doing so, had given Iris stamp of to always the Tsqui Alan Lowe. "With said Frank George, Councillor, space," said Mayor approval to what he had witnessed. Paul remember how the inclusion of a First Nations Gate, we Songhees Nation. " also mentioned that he too has role to they were play, not only today, but also after this connected The Celebrating a new dawn day. Kla- kisht- kei -iss was then next on Martin family With the He also gave his sump of then presented Continued from page I, needed space for their band office. NOTICE OF program. "The Tseshaht people have [tong no spare funds, the band had little choice approval after his dance. the home with they Kla- kisht- kei -iss then gave gifts and money, connection to the river and its rich but to accept the building until .1 their own. VOTE money to the hosts. Ile gave them as namesas well ries. To be physically locoed on could sliest one of and council, Ha'wiih and advice and asked them to be strong, go the twat could the is a sure strength and For chief FOR KA:'VU:'K'T'H' /CHE:K'TLES7ET'H' FIRST NATIONS members, the closing of the on the right path and always remember use. inspirationnspim on for staff and membership" community INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE dorm and old their ethics, Again Hudson Webster Many others According to Chief Councillor IOUs form residential school FINAL AGREEMENT MAA.NULTH FIRST NATIONS thanked kidn-kei.iss Rod Amos and brother Peter perform Andy Amos' hiiokiits, They dance in front of Andy's and Victor Sam, the joy and pride felt for the new administration building represents the Kla- for his gifts, also (TREATY) advice and participation. Amos' curtains during celebrations that sat Chance Amos as a chief of the House of Hemis -art. administration building is accompanied end of a chapter in history that was performed, and trauma. Many members of the family were including Andy Amos and Tyee Ahousaht. kicht- kei -iss then thanked all those who by relief by many members of the band. filled with sorrow TALE ISO Ha'wilth ' . n^/µhe.^Ikvael'a. Poor working condition in the run- The journey to the new administration nations Ratification <«.rw wont a.w.w euw ,o determine then called on to be given names. Bruce Dominic Andrews from HesquiahL Andy In a lively performance, the mother of witnessed the passing of the Y M,ar now chew its first day of operations Eligible Voters mailroom am won rim( baton, Neemen rowan Lucas was given the name Month-sa- Amos also brought out his curtain, which Chance and all of her family, brothers, chieftainship. Ill also thanked Ron down building in which the band and building and ma dnwl°xn et ix memben a/ the Ka n/ehe.etlesnrT°u Naxsta mass, Setae won ix will breathe life into a new beginning, in or the Band nup. Kelly Bruce. spouse) was given also depicted the rich sea resources. sisters, nephews, nieces, the grandfather Hamilton, Buddy George and Ray Sim some of its programs were housed for cassivra/cise.vissiers Name WM. WM and Me tranirei Of Me assets antssaassies are available for review at tne name were exacerbated by the which Tseshaht people are authors of Common the Nlaa.nulth First rom., roonwoon Pules of amcedure the A- yea -took Brace and Amos had elder Lawrence Paul stand lack Johnson and Chance's father for the completion of Vic Amos' curtain. 30 -plus years 5ea own destiny. n'/ehea ce.,heNa.yu kN*'/ex.eaenetn Lofoten and on the Kelly's sons, Ruebeo and Aaron, were beside him and publicly gave their stamp Frencie Amos, showed Chance their "We will never forget your building's history: itt was the former their .On Oct. 13, the Tseshaht First Nation on.... given the names Choo-cha -ook and of approval for what had happened with support. Chance's family had been contributions you each have made, and residential school.. whew. noma emea . "Imagine how difficult it was for will leave behind the federal Clad -sa- chill, respectively. Lisa the seating of the Homis -aht Ha'wilth. preparing for this day for more than one for what you have done," said Kla- handed down dormitory to Banaaaert,on Sabbas was given the name Aya o Likewise, approval was given by Tyee year and presented him with money and kisht -kei iss. He then said he hoped Vic some of our members to have to enter government's asree°emelrreatylloiaaledDecember9,zposa that building to work or for support take pride and ownership in a thlook and Pricilla Sabbas was given Ha'wilth Dominic Andrews. gifts to hand out. and Chance Amos would never forget era, mown r. laoyou' peon Mn the name Saa-aa. services," said Sam, "when the worst community- owned building that creates aaensllnalanact Dinner was then served. Adler dinner, Finally, both Chance and Victor, the day. Np The flour was now open and Ron "'Thank you experiences of their lives, when they a legacy for at least four generations. malen tl Iiaunaesmthe any others performed and showed their performed for their guests. After the to all those who made and n,o *.onto (Treaty Fr Hamilton was called forward as he was Amos' hiinkiits, this day possible were just children, happened in that very As you walk through the building family ties and also gave their support to performance of Vic the and thank you to building." see Tseshaht an and artifacts illuminated 5505 0: appointed to he the emcee for this the hosts. This included relatives from hosts then presented money to all of the everyone who witnessed this great in 1973, by a flood of sunlight streaming in from portion of the celebration. The Manin llcluelet Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Ili with present and their guests. Kla- occasion; said Kla -kisht -kei - When the school closed Comes of t.mea.nulth Fat Nations Ein,Agreement ere from Me Commie, facing the Samass, the watR5ola3slsBo.(25olaBy-saASoorrdrrea Indian and Northern Affairs Canada the windows ore eeme awpleasecontact gave the building to the Tseshaht who future seems brighter indeed. I sa)a7téaraemaratmaam,lasmeemaLCOm. NOW VODCAN VON: A photo of Gillian commencing amen inn 2m2. IN PERSON The Uhl.en. Regional Health Survey Correction Saaby was published betneenteha.n tgmama7m hemare listed date, and brans in the Sept. 27, 2007 1irt el emn mew unxecxmh srmBoa houe of 1-10- Shilth -Sa, urlealmellik Krkapl tl N swims The 2002/2003 RHS was conducted in 39 BC First Nations Communities whereby 1,944 First Nations participated but the caption c mu. 13 moat. aWttp.te.raee Street M October 17 woo. wren.. nee. : including children, youth and adults. The RHS is also conducted in many First Nations communities across Canada. 17 mistakenly said she nuMon Nenaimo coao saw. now! awdo was with Indian and 17 ° Otro. la larsee rMNe now Affairs uoc nao now* Me*. Northern al October is ocro.r The Regional Health Survey is to capture the health and well being of First Nations people. *4 ' Avenue overall purpose of our canada In fat. she ill October 20 POD N , Barclay Motel n von or receive National and Regional RHS reports were compiled outlining the current health and well being of First Nations is with the Nuu -chah- NSW. -OA renon en. name ninth Tribal Council, People. e. ñe e mar /arisen s max. tmwsn snoss1.semls ä We apologize for any wwvá..erom.wti¡aáiß at I esa ev wmor.ao ma m ma.nuahrmesmatrom. embartassmentor addressed en.elone tn return Participating First Nations Communities will hire their own community members to conduct the interviews, The Mon this PLEASENOTF if you choose to vote by mailm ballot vou must use the prepaid bone chief Eleoorai Officer no laár than 7:00 pm. on mistake may have your maiFin ballet and the envelope must I. received First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee will train these interviewers to implement the RHS. saturday OPoher caused. vote INDIVIDUALS ,n von POW 1atm, VOTE: Anmdl.Idaaln eligible to5mem the Over the next few months we will be preparing for the Phase 2 whereby we will be consulting those initial RHS lai y erhçcheeaes9eeh First Nations community participants and recruiting new First Nations communities. WCVI Fisheries r «de,°nnrbecre atnberac.zro7.0, The Future of own °' creda°w5.uonrurenrolm.mintneBy°naovehextles7ern-Hntmaone: For further information about the Regional Health Survey, please visit our website at www.fnchc.ca Information What is the vision for First Nations fisheries? a RHS and Regional ii. evidence saesfiktone to a Voting Ofrxer that the individual. has submitted can also be obtained from. our RHS National office at their website www.rhs -ers,ca National and What is the vision for Commercial fisheries? completed enrolment avoided. fern to the Enrolment Committee; Reports are available upon request. If your First Nations community wants to participate in RHS Phase 2, please it. pro.. evidence saoseserow no e Voting officer Mat the Individual will he What is the vision for Recreational fisheries? at least 16 Wen of age on or before October 20,2007. contact the RHS Coordinator as soon as possible.

An is Mfg,. to vote in Me Band vote If that What will the Crab fishery look like in the future? INDIVIDUA. ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE SAND VOTE: Individual RHS Contact information: Fisheries Initiative (First 51200, Species at Risk, Crab Reform, Pacific Integrated Commercial ,..,s Nations access, Coma a,ento0O Monitoring? ceability), Pacific Salmon Treaty... 10000.1.11. Ore re P.es ..1111.1. conoworo lei waa. at the ris. rO" v .e, and a oi tax shOwn David S. Clellamin, BSW 'Suite 1205 - 100 Park Royal South some find out whams happening and help develop a plan for WCVI magnum, Tm n..,w,.w.w wu o. a$011325259 0011so1 Regional Health Survey Coordinator West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 2.7 m r0e New'et't'/Ole:eaesOelO' and osa'eoteeonosaaman et maamtmaaevmell.rom. First Nations Chiefs' Health Committee Tel: 1 866 913 0033 The Aquatic Management Board (.g5t al CC3) is co- hosting Band Mee orte aayn. n'0mearaoeeI facilitating the meeting on 0m.24 & 25 alga Weigh West Marine Resort In Trice. 5µ01k) If you are not on Me hst of voters torMe Treaty vote or Band Vote. please con.. 11u013123^us Email: [email protected] Dialogue Sessions. yod OFO stag will be memo pari of BFO's come!. community sar-rfts or xm mal atme BWeim mnnxl s Industry and community reps will also participate. all rumens M ossamrenicommnn.elmmm 'Move date Oct.19 /07 from Suite 620 -100 Park Royal South Registration is required by October id. Please register by phoning Elan Park at DATFD this 1.1M day of September. 2007. or aO..*dl 604 -666-5295 6iaIIxneuaron.uc.altem --arty RHS Independent Review Harvard University recreational fishermen and This meeting is open to Nuuchah-nulih, commercial and in the CFO may tmk travel for those from more than 100km away (more 4111. Compared to other national surveys of Indigenous Peoples from around the world, the 2002/03 RHS was unique public. 4° information phone Elan Park at 604 -6665295 or an to the website). (A'NUUChah -nuah First Nations Ownership of the research process, its explicit incorporation of First Nations values into the research W. Copland, Chief Electoral Miser CONTARINFORMAmON only session is on Oct. 22/23 in Port Alberni). at each stage Ch. Electoral OM.' design and in the intensive collaborative engagement of First Nations people and their representatives this meeting contact: Andrew Day (250- 720,815; one.001.eea-7aoow, of the research process. For more Homan about mmaat toa tal ceo smal.mm [email protected]) or Katherine Beavis at OFO (600.866 -70130 Page -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 14- Ha- Shilth Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha- Shilth -Str - Page 15 Sports Education - ha -ho -pa and Recreation MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY Life -long love of sports began on the soccer pitch I eemeennna W e while I was three of her four Wu a Came. O..ienYago Corp Program terms at thank both Ales Nelson and Rudy t. beautiful Fountain aaal Y m.ang alapemwm for By Jack F Little playing foe 1s, ASRA. Once she completed the Clap Henry, as they were both positive n ELIN the ll role position oftntaov Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter the T b rde. " 6 F. Program, as well 41 I. as the Recreation and models and an inspiration to no - Otis ul I u@Im I1 ono I aula Karen said. ( I lealth Education Program, she plans to Without them, 1 may not be where I ore

The T -birds 1 111111 AUno T u t l, BAND ADMINISTRATOR a continue working with ASRA. She loves today," said Henry. Banter -Karen Henry, who is originally are a _ learn I IA1 ,--no to Chief and Council. Me successful wean... have the postsecondary odu.con. 1 working for an organization whose There were many teachings that those 111I10 !III talllul from Tseshaht Nation, has gaming. pro.seonal knowledge, Mills and abilities. and Me management experienee. First been from the n - is bide \ ph working with Aboriginal coaches impaned along the wen, but the SOON altI ilk ' p.erably +were Band Administrakon. to be responsible for involved with sports the majority oilier Victoria youth in providing sport Na and or one than stands out is that they both did .map Owe. eadorodo and:...m.ry life. Henry's involvement in sports m recreational 13141001 111 n opportunities not just teach a skill. they also taught Providing effective employee supervision and deVelopment springs from her love for the game of mHerman 1, I;ul One of her accomplishments and a about commitment and trust. Managing the overall operating, financial, program. capital, a. smarm, affairs of nr. This was one other passions and and Karen career highlight has been her A fond m ry she also has s sutra Administration is that f it it has helped her in her journey to have Iwo involvement with the Jv Native Indian sport opened up a whole new healthy the of tamp Plane to Include Strategic, Capital, Financial, Facilitating development becoming the program manager of the Program, end Economic ev ant children - Football Association, (NIFA)- I lenry has social lifestyle. I ueli Aboriginal Sport and Recreation daughter Karen Henry been able to play the game she loves one Developing proposals for funding - As of her roles at ASRA she will . Association (,ASRA) of Brilith Jennifer and soccer - as well as travel to other pans be wvDeveloping economic development initiatives Team B.C.'. Chef de Mission for the Columbia. a son Jeffrey. of the world. In 1999 Henry ravelled on Chief and Council to identify and provide for m. needs of upcoming North American Indigenous Henry's parents am Jeffrey Watts and "I love working with youth and a tour to Germany and ine %akin, Community andti members p Amnia with a . Games (NAIG) 2008 in Cowichan. Doreen Sport (Bnh), and her i children and am an avid supporter of NIFA soccer team. In 2001, Henry This is an important role, r' and one that successful candidate mo have an moos w team in mg eai dens. . grandparents are Louise and the Tate youth in spoons," This both education and said travelled to Australia and Hawaii. Henry takes seriously Athletes, coaches, %eel, has awry good Benefits won...a veryemmpet. eatery o ÿ Thomas Waits Tseshaht Her siblings Karen, who is completing a Recreation Henry said she was fortunate to have onagers, officials, volunteers and also L Please forward current resume and references to -. are Kelli Watts, Beverly eager. Melissa and Health Education L tk Program at the had .aches in the past, who made parents will be looking to her for her - k %axle,' Chief and Council E mail w cem igh@Jelus Watts, Donald Watts and Dennis Bill. University of Victoria. As a pen of the soccer both challenging and kin Alex Boy 1330 or px to (zs0j ezatz4trel leadership. Henry has some advice for "I have been playing meter a majority curriculum, Unmet. BC Ins for each student has to complete Nelson was her first coach, and she is the youth, "Definitely go out and get and of my life, for at least 26 years. I stared a Co-op Program Annual dinner continues Pan Les wen Associates working in an grateful to him. Rudy Henry is another what you wane. Don' wait for it or it with a team called the T-birds and this is organization for four tenons. coach that she fondly remembers. will not to you and most of all just Closing data'. Friday at 6:30 pm. October 261h, roan howl to be a hit with community met ins husband Herman Henry, Henry was fortunate to have done "I would like to acknowledge and have fimc neryone. then called on elder Edward 2007 Christmas Urban Update Dinner Meetings HI foe* F. Ldde Tannish to don opening prayer. Dedication for is to Prior to the dinner, I:asses ant Nuit nulth Urban Treaty Update Dinner Meetings 2007 schedule wrestling serving clan at Ha- Shilth -Sa Reporter began early age -ailed on committee member to he now set. The meetings will have the flavour of Christmas on the dinner menu. Today, Aaron is 22 and a student at start. Keitlah said he did not do to well introduced. The omminee menus of The Nuu- shah -nul h Tribal Council Treaty team every year looks forward to By lack F. Little North Island College (NIC). Ile is taking initially. This did not his spirits i dampen teachers, First counsellors and bringing our people together to share In a meal along with the opportunity to Port Alberni An estimated 100 Nation Ha- Shilth -Set Reporter criminology, sociology, anthropology though. well as a parent update you in our treaty process community members, including parents, staff, students, as and psychology and is active in NIC "I remember The locations and dates are scheduled as per following. my first march in Duncan aunts and uncles, as well advisory committee member. grandparents, wrestling. He is still involved with the at a novice tournament. The match was as students of the Alberni District A majority of the food was cooked by Location'. Darn Time: Venue Pon Alberni As a 10- year-old, young Alberni Wrestling Club and volunteers only two minutes and it went by so fast. Secondary School (ADSS) attended the the students in the cooking class at the Aaron Keitlah a was impressed with coach with the Alberni District I lost 10 - 0," said Keitlah. At the on Oct. 4. The dinner high school. The teacher for the cooking Vancouver November 29/07 5 -8pce Maneuver Fnendship Centre community dinner local wrestling club that visited Eighth Secondary School wrestling club. conclusion of the match he was is A healthy diet - Thursday 1607 East Hastings as organized by the ADOS First class Lorraine Wilson. Ave School where he was a student. He Keitlah is a bon fide level two coach, wondering his Vancouver BC VSL 1S7 why opponent stewed Nations steering committee. of salad, fresh carrots, harm and potatoes knew then that it would be a sport that certified through the Coaches Seattle November 30/07 5-8 pm Peel Warm Building National wrestling This was the filth annual First was served. Carrot cakes and a he would take in. -End., 606 -12e Avenue South pan Certification Program (NCCP). One of Keitlah has always been a big lad and Nations community dinner, the concept blackberry cake was served for desert. is Seattle WA 98144 Keitlah originally from Ahousaht, his goals upon completion of his has wrestled in four different weight of which originally came from Angie Doting dinner, a video presentation and is the son is Victoria December 1/07 5 -8 pm St Joseph's Church Hall of Wilma and Nelson schooling to become a teacher. categories in competition. These weight Miller, who is an employee of the Now from the previous year's activities of Keitlah Jr. His siblings are Trisha Gus, Keitlah attended E Dunn high - Saturday lava. Burnside Road I junior categories have included the 74 was cheh -ninth Tribal Council and works in ADSS viewed. Vnaimo December 2/07 4 -7 pm Famine School Gymnasium and Nelson Keitlah IH and Shane school and immediately joined the kilograms, 84 kilograms, 90 kilograms the offered at ore education department. Miller is A brochure of activities -Sunday 205 Howard Avenue Keitlah, Wrestling team. This is where he got his and RIO kilograms categories, In the was There is a broad from the acnE First Nation. ADSS handed oat. Mailing SD68- 395 Waken latter category, Keitlah was always works at the range of activities, including recreational V 9R 3106 Took Cassavnt, who Avenue, N®rmo, BC smaller than his opponents, an that' is from the team and individual spats, such as River 3/07 5-8 pm Oren Crest Community Church school, also Hupacasath Campbell December In Memory of stilly hovered over the 100 kilogram Firs Nation and is the chairperson of badminton, basketball, golf and .Mend* (Salved. Army) weight. Fellowship Hall the committee. She welcomed volleyball. Kelthsmabt/Ahuusaht Elder Buddy Gordon Jack our Great Grandfather! Each year Keitlah gradually improved. 291 McLean Street June 13, 1929 an July 26, 2007 Eventually he found out what he was Pert Alberni December 4/07 5 -8pm Hanson Hall Eulogy given by oldest grand daughter good at and what his strength was. Employment Opportunities - Tuesday Johnston Frances Alas. lack (Sebastian's Mom), Perseverance and not giving up was a : of Victoria B.C. couple of keys to his success. One of his Ucluelet First Nation My auntie Aida Cooper/Corey Jones highlights was reaching the wrni -anal, e v S of Port Renfrew gave birth (new boat) at the provincials held in Pon Alberni POSITION 1: 't Keisha Maureen Namsh Jones, but still when Keitlah was in Grade 11 Kettle', 1101 II FITSi NationAg vended service for grandfather Buddy had won four matches to reach the Aaron Keitlah CARE AIDE: (One Permanent and One Temporary position available) lack. Kleco for daycare provided for semifinals and eventually came in fifth applicants must have Grade 12, Graduation from a recognized Long Term E' /r Orator IS O M 2007 VG.Ner BC . Budd's great grand child! Youngest place. accepted. However, due to work Care Aide Program, recent experience Ina long term care setting or yç , brother Harvey Charlie family nth) "A wrestler by the name of Arjeo commitments, Keitlah could not attend ce oath the elderlyldisabled. Excellent communication, Sister Violet Joseph and family Bhullar beat me twice in the competition. the games in Denver. Colorado. interpersonal, time management skills with wooer resolution ability. r. Even though Harvey is rat well he Now Bhullar is on the senior national He has been approached to coach Please send cover letter and resume attention to the UFN Personnel CI 1lta, t l f 1 r said his final goodbye to his oldest wrestling team for Canada," said Keith.. Team BC for the NAIG 2008 Games in Committee by mail (P.O. Boa 699 Ucluelet BC VOR 3A0), fax (250) 726- t ' T. il 1 ta orkrajs After his successful year in Grade I I, the Keitlah would like to be 7552 or email O. For more details please visit our website. Closing date: brother Buddy lack, Cowichan- Friday, October 12th. Professional Family Portraits Sebastian Mikey Douglas Jack age 5 Kleco to our Tyee She's ilth following year Keitlah was a coach and involved with NAIL but the dates snaw.lw,g, gears. Eulogy fig hù tote Great (kelthssmehtlShousah) Peter Charlie Val also was on the provincial wrestling conflict with the planned trip to China POSITION 2: Reiki Massage Grandfather Buddy Jack. Sebastian[ and Dan Squires, Jan Charlie, Merl team of BC. with the local wrestling club. i other Great Grandpa is Chief Alban Marshall and wife, Lucy Marshall, In his final year of school at ADSS, Other trips that Keitlah has gone on for MOTEL MANAGEMENT TEAM: full -time permanent position available Wake Whorls Sebastian grammar are Iona Ahousaht Priest Rick Lindholm, Donna Keitlah travelled to Calgary twice. The were trips to Japan when he was just 15 the the for a Management of Thornton Motel. This position is suitable Grace Jack and Lydia Peters. time he went to the legendary Stu and a to Europe when he brilE 1 tekt11k11t6HJ WHERE UFN Community Hall -Dennis, Jack, Grace Touchie, Mary Sabbes, firm years old trip Duple who will require at least 2 years experience in the tourism and TIME Sat. Oct. 13" @ 6 p.m. Sebastian 's mommy is Frances Alum Uncle Gord lack, Uncle Cliff and Val Hint tournament champions He was 20 years old. Travelling is definitely hospitality industry and have excellent skill rat financial record keeping VIM 1 SUM. Oct tan @8130 a.m, Jack Jack, Michelle Cooper and Mike Sam, placed third at this event, In the juvenile one of the benefits of being involved and staff management. Please send cover letter and resume attention to TELEPHONE: I-877- 72(7342 Mikey Cooper, Bobby Daniel Buddy national, also in Calgary, Keitlah won with the wrestling clubs. the UFN Personnel Committee by mail (P.O. Box 699 Ucluelet BC VOR CONTACT: Lorraine MalayP Pm only five years old. My name is lack and his mom Maureen lack, George four matches and lost two, and placed There are also a couple of major 3A0), fax (250) 726 -7552 or email (). For more details please visit our Sebastian lack. My grandmother is Iona sixth. accomplishments by Keitlah. With the website. Closing date: Friday, October 19th. & Gwen David, Chris Bolin and Pce:,sern I . require ode o:., :::ommodaiion. Grace lack- Dennis, Frances. Missing: Dock Lawrence Now Keitlah's emphasis is on local wrestling club Keitlah won an Kleco Kleco to Vince Watts, Ralph Jack/Louie & nephew Marvin James anda coaching at ADSS, E I Dorm and the award for attendance throe years in a with Be Wong,. neon Sun. irret new people andreonite (aroiyr Edgar, Aaron is called the To advertise in a Edgar. 4 am Aaron Edgar, son Hank Williams (Pict and (daughter) local wrestling club. Next year he will be row. Today, this award 9 Scott Dennis. July 27, 2007 drove my Ann Charlie/Sheers. going to China with the local wrestling Aaron Keitlah award, The local rrv..0aanem~ r grandmother Iona to Vancouver Kleco from great grandchildren of late club as coach, but tithe opportunity wrestling club also nominated Keitlah Ha- Shilth -Sa Richmond to say her final goodbye to Buddy lack; Sebastian and Asadae lack, arises he may also wrestle. During the for the youth of the year award her Dad Buddy lack lamai Cooper (new born) and sister lest North American Indigenous Games sponsored by the Chamber of call (250) 724 -5757 Eulogy given by oldest son Larry Kahn tones, Dylan Sam /Cooper (NAIG) he had applied as the assistant Commerce in 2006. f 1I 1 Michael lack Jr. of Ucluelet B.C. Inv you gramma Iona! wrestling coach for Team BC. and was Keitlah won this award. Oct. 11, 2007 - Ha -Steil th -Sa - Page 17 Page 16- Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Birthdays & congratulations Province ushers in new dawn with installation Steven Point has become British position. Steven Point is known for his For Entry Ucluelet First Nation Community Meeting Opening Ceremonies Deadline Columbia's newest lieutenant -governor. deep undemanding of the history of l'J He was installed on Oct 1 in Oct. 13 Oct. J1 Nov. Moon Columbia and will prove to be a ceremony at the provincial legislature I s ludo .pry worthy representative for all the Tseshaht Tseshaht with his wife Gwen at his side. people of this province," said Grand Tournament Prime Minister Stephen Harper Chief Edward John. member of the Come and celebrate the opening of the Tseshaht Tseshaht First Nations Masters Basketball men's Meeting will commence following the 4:30 dinner appointed the 56- year-old lawyer in First Nations Summit political executive Administration Building, beginning at 10 a.m. You will To be held at Main Mahs and Haahuupayak. 10 you have an agenda item, contact Suzanne September. Ile replaces Iona and the Nations Leadership with song and dance. Location: teams (diary $350) and eight ladies lams fenny $250). service If Fins be fed and entertained who served since 2001. roster and SISO deposit, non- Williams by phone at (250) 726 -7342 or by email at Campanula Council. The Pacific Rim highway and Mission Road (This will include who are living away "Steven Point's contributions as a "We refundable.) Make cheques m Tseshaht [email protected]. Members will greatly miss Steven in his payable provincial invitation from home who plan on traveling to the meeting are corm judge. the Chief impotent role as chief commissioner of First Nations Employment Law Conference Recreation Department. We arc sending this meeting is still Commissioner of the British Columbia the BC to all tribes, so this could be a big tournament. Hope asked to call ahead to ensure that the Treaty Commission He has Oct, 19 Treaty Commission, and an elected you will support our venture. For further information on, at times the IJFN may have to cancel meetings been an effective advocate for the chief of the Skowdale First Nation, settlement and Vancouver call Gina Pearson or Samantha Gus at (250) 724 -1225. e to unforeseen circumstances. of fair just treaties in speak to his commitment to the people British Columbia," said Chief Judith faced by First Nations of British Columbia, I am certain he Sayers, A review of common issues Coming of Age Party Memorial Basketball Tournament also a member of the First employers in the workplace. Employers' legal will continue to serve his province and Nations Summit political executive and NOV, 3 Nov, 23 to 25 obligations will be addressed. Each session will of his country well," Harper said at the the First Nations Leadership Council. Port Alberni practical solutions for personnel issues confronting First Tseshaht time of the renouncement. "Steven's past roles as a respected and Nations employers. To register or for general amides. Point became a provincial court judge eloquent First Nations leader, lawyer, and In loving memory of the late Cootie Lucas. Tobe held contact Kristine Miller at (604) 684 -6633. From Hiima ?yiis of Hesquiaht, for Ahmber Horton« in February 1999, most recently sining provincial cram judge and chief at the Athletic Hall and Maht Mahs gym. Junior girls', Brooklyn George. in provincial corm in Abbotsford. In commissioner will serve him well in his Brook -lyn's junior boys'. senior men's and depending on which has Looney TWUney Auction/ Flea Market Kla -kisht holier (Simon Lucas), alongside 2005, he was appointed Chief new position," she said. the most response, there will be either senior women's ina parents (Lloyd and Claudette), and Abmber's parents Commissioner of the British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell made the Oct. 20 or masters s. Entry fee is for the juniors and Steven Point (centre) of the Skow kirk First Nation, SC was installed as the 28th (Shayae and Lynette), invite you to attend this 5200 Treaty Commission. following statement: Tseshaht For any questions, please contact lieutenant -governor of British Columbia on Oct. I. He is the first Aboriginal in celebration starting at 10 a.m. at the Maht Mahs 6350 for seniors. Judge Point also served as an elected "The office of lieutenant-governor Bruce Lucas at bnmelucas59 @helmail.com or (250) the history of the province to hold the position. The ceremony included a 15 gun gymnasium. chief of Skowdale First Nation for 15 conies a proud history, and Steven Point Will be hued at the Santos Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. salute. His wife Gwen was at his side. He is pictured with Gwen and the 720-6755. years, as the tribal chair of the Sí6:10 is eoutstanding choice to serve in this Tables are available for a fee of $5 per able. The theme ministers of the government and Premier Gordon Campbell Lonnie Twoonie/Flee Market Nation, and as grand chief of the Stole distinguished capacity. Ile brings will be a "I lalloween Theme." For more information, Crime Prevention and Reduction Forum Nov. 3 Tribal Council. grandchildren. "The Prime Minister has chosen a tremendous wisdom and experience, please contact Tina 731 -7751. at (250) 30 Born in Chilliwack, Judge Point and The First Nations Summit was pleased highly regarded First Nations leader and and an outstanding record of service to Hapacasath Nov. 29 and his wife, have four children and nine with the appointment a respected jurist for this distinguished the people of British Columbia." Lonnie TwanaieIFlea Market Vancouver is fundraising for a school trip Jeff Johnson- Charleson Oct. 28: My granddaughter Pauline Oct. 20 I New York with his school in May 2008. His trip will Interested in creating a safer school, city, municipality, would like to "11! Om.26: Happy On Oct. 13, isms to Baker. Happy 10th birthday my pretty Fis Hupae(nath in town, village or Aboriginal community? Is gang wish my birthday Ten. gave birth to my clod $2,154, which includes airfare, accommodations . girl. Have a peat day today. Love you experts new godmother/aunty Manhattan, two meals a day, two broadway shows and violence an issue? Leading will provide Mommy loves daughter Angela lack! always, Gramma Trudy Rose Smith and Ie m Will be held at the House of Gathering from 9 a.m. to 3 held on and innovative strategies with practical applications Irene D. Williams you! 24 years I was only 17 years many sight seeing tours. Pre-bids will be Oct Angus. each. Top prize: A 20 inch color TV. a happy 37th her, p.m. Tables al 55 26 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 5316 Kwii- aaht-tin Place that will assist your school or community, Call 1.888- II ago you came old when I had items, Men's shaver, birthday. (29 OB. 12: Happy birthday to Caroline Framed Native an. Nohow.. and on Oct 28 at the same time at 65 Cooper Lane. On 683-7711 for information. into my life and but she was the best Amos. I am sorry. I do not know how old Wolf Mink blanket, canned sockeye, ceramic pots, foot forever), for Dm. me. gave me a reason 3 at Hupacasahl !louse of Gathering, viewing will w you are a part of Ang. you Nov. you arc but have a great day. Lave you I 9 jewelry, kitchenware and much mom. 12. one spa toys, silver at 9 a.m. with bidding to take place between Call for Attisto You're beautiful young to rush home after school every single take place from Trudy Rose Smith and Angus. Heather at 724 -3263 or 730 -1833 for tables. awesome aunty. You very happy and I Call and 3 p.m. Rent tables for $10. Questions, call women who has day. made me noon Dec. 1 Oct.. To so 8: my famos Amos special re, (250) 724 -3263 or Joy at (250) 220 -5287. We love you given me three will always be grateful for such a Heather at Tseshaht girl. You rock girl. Anita Amos, my Lahti Tournament much; can't wait handsome grandsons. lust know you great kid. Thanks to my sister April beautiful niece. Have a great day hon. 26 28 for our lit bro or sis to arrive j,as are always in our hearts. Love from who helped me raise her the first Oct. to Call out for First Nations artists and crafters who want Love you always. Whenever you see a time for Saner Claus Love always, n Mom, Kevin, Sandra and Dylan. em,pie of years and thanks to my Tseshaht Potlatch their at a one-day art market at the Soma, red r always think of me because that to sell an your nephews Chain and Bear, a.k.a. parents who helped me from then Nov. Hall in Alberni on Dec. I. Contact Tina at 731- red rose is me. Love your beautiful 11 Pon Christopher Ian Daniel and Dorian onwards. Ang you have grown to be a Fun games Friday. Doors will open at 8 p.m. at Somass 7751. auntie lot Trudy Rose Smith and Angus Septa: We'd Abastaha Cashes Malachi. young beautiful woman. A bit to Hall. Two to eight players a team. Entry 5100 per to my like to say happy f Oct. 30: Happy birthday mother, but stubborn like your you'll learn. Any questions. please call Hazel or Joe Curly at handsome nephew Johnny Alexander I belated birthday With great advice from elder, speaker Stan Sate, mother Christmas Dinner t let. 9- Happy 3rd be OK. Ha ha. Thank you for being (250)725 -384221250)266-0568;(2501 725 -8842. All Dick. still 21 lot. to Tara Frank. and Corby. I Hmm, let's say you're Josephine, Uncle Nelson, brothers Bill December birthday to Trinity you. I love you with all my heart will a entry fees will go back as prize money. There be our tears Sunday, Nov. Have a great day. Love you lots. Auntie Sure hope that have decided that we will dry Ahousaht Marsh .tune daughter. Happy 22 birthday! concession nana. all 50 and raffles. and Trudy Rose Smith and Angus. you had an I I, 2007 at Maagtusiis new gym beginning at noon. Williams. Love you Love your mom. r sis. Luv a' lots Sept. 27: Happy birthday sweetheart! awesome day there celebrate what my late father me. It was our late , lots, from Gramme gave The Georges will he hosting the Christmas dinner in Thank You Feast fathers wishes that we continue on practicing our Dad Scot- Hayes Dennis, love Iona Grace sis. Elizabeth Thomas n gang. Happy December 2007. Thank you. Lewis George Maquilla Doreen Pap Joe, circle in a lack -Dennis belated birthdays m Alec Bob ñ Oct. 27 culture and to remember that he did go full Colin Aunty Taste , Campbell for Sept ó; in very special life that he shared will all of us. (Ditidahr/LelthsmahfAhousaht) land.. Sis Mown. Clan. Celebration of Life Memorial and Uncle Info. Mk Sept. 13: Happy Ito birthday Dylan law Michelle Campbell for the 7th; Maquina. Jan. 12. 2008 Oct. 6: Happy birthday to the most Michael Sam -Cooper. Luv mamma Iona Nephs Jan Frank &Greg Dick for the This is an open invitation to all of our family and beautiful niece Andrea Johnson. Whew, Dennis. 17th; Neigh Dion Keitlah and friend friends. The Aloe family is Meting. thank you feast Conference on Addictions and Mental Health Port Alberni gm so many nieces and nephews. Try to Sept. 28; Happy hinhday niece Teresa Richard Lucas for the 18th. Hope that beginning at 5 p.m. Hope to see you there. 7245542. Nov. 14 to 16 you k The family of the late Martha Feeding. 'Touch. and remember their birthdays lot. Love Tate of !holdall; Luv Uncle Scott you all had a good day. Take care n' I * Richmond bunches. think you are 21 right? Denis. was thinking of you 00 o First Nation Drop -in Hockey Crystal Fred cordially invite you to celebrate and Whenever you see a red rose, always !leap) birthday to my beautiful niece honor the lives of their loved ones while they dry their Oct. 1: Happy birthday lona Grace all on your a Oct. 27 Workshops include: Who cams for the thine ante that red rose . Andrea Johnson (ana Midget) on Oct. Caregiver, Mars at the Main Mahs Gymnasium on Tseshaht because is me. lack- DOnns. Luv Scott Hayes Dennis. birthdays. From Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors; Family Violence: Love and 6. Wham good girl you turned out to Port Alberni Reserve in Port Alberni. Opening ceremonies begin at Auntie Trudy Rose Smith Oct. 10: Happy hinhday Alma Leta. Elizabeth Thomas ,i Treatment of Perpetrators and Victims. Information Angus. he ton Love, your aunt Anita. noon. Lunch will he served following the opening of Cooper. Love you always baby girl! family We'd like to online at wows. Jackhirose.com. To be held at the Port Alberni Multiplex. Full gear is business. 00012: Happy birthday to the most Love Mommy Iona Grace Jack- Denis. say Happy birthday to required. Admission is $3. Open to all ages and abilities. handsome man ever, along with your Give Baby Keshia Maureen Natasha our baby brother/ Happy belated By- Election NTC President birthday to my We hope to see you there. of Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference other brother Ron loI. Jack Johnson Jr. Jones (newborn) kiss and hugs. Luv uncle Walter Campbell Hmm, let me guess; )mice now 49. gramme Iona Grace lack -Denis. over there in young 46-year- Nov. 15 March 17 - 20, 2(0)8 National Youth Conference Wow, time flies by no fast huh? Love r old brother Henry Tsehhabt Oct. 30: Happy birthday nephew Nnaimo. We love you. Always be Victoria Jack Sr. You don't Oct. 30 to Nos I. you lots bro. Love sis always, Trudy Inners.. Jack -Louie. Luv always here for you. Your nephs always look is hosted by the BC Association of look a day over The conference Rose Smith and Angus. Auntie Iona. you have an %I Winnipeg This Nuu- chah -nulth Tribal Council Special Meeting up to you. Hope that Centres. The theme the I 1 Aboriginal Friendship of 30 bra! Sony 1 Oct. 13 or 14: Happy birthday to my to Wayne thinking be at will begin at 9 a.m. October: Happy birthday awesome day. We'll be of will held Mohr Main gym and Recreation and Wellness. last month; didn't conference will be Sports, bro-in-law Brian Amos. Have a great David of Vancouver, and Dwayne David you. Love ya' Ins your sis/bro/nieces as slacking off Hosted by the Assembly of First Nations National Youth There will be 1,000 youth attending. 1 -804 990.2432. to put anything in this paper. day. Love sis -in -law Trudy Rose Smith of Victoria. Bore you have a great n' nephs Elizabeth family. Happy gm You'll meet other First Nations youth from Canadian Aboriginal Law 2007 tí Conference. i put a card in the Oct. 18: Happy special birthday to my birthday, brother and nephew. Luv Scott birthday to Richie Joe Thomas for Sept Luckily birthday ideas and help a across Canada. Share your design plan .Nov. 15 and 16 mail for you though, eh? I love you fay bro-in -law Frenzie. You're very and lone Dennis of Ditidaht. 30. Hope that you have a good day of action for our youth leaden for the next five years. If Natalie for being the Ottawa special each and nary way. You have Happy birthday to Colleen George cuz/neph. From Elizabeth Thomas ñ lots. Thank you you are between 18 and 29, ask your chief to sponsor you are. I know always been there for me when I was Sept. 30. family.; would like to say happy first great goal person you To get more information, contact Donnie Darrow at feast my This foam will examine new rase law that has changed going through bad times. I am to lucky Happy birthday to Dave Silas George. anniversary to my husband Marshall you prepared a pear for 1- 866 -869 -67892623 -241 -6789. A bestest sister the face of AboriginalrighO and title as well as new to have you in my life. Love you, bro. Nov. I. From Corby George. Thomas for Sept 30.1 love you. Here's brother. You're the wish for. you approaches to Aboriginal -Crown molten that arc on the Sis always Trudy Rose Smith and to many more years together. Your anyone could ever love Love, your sis Anita immediate horizon. Register at www.pbli.um /683. Angus. Continued on page iß. wife Elizabeth Thomas. lots. VT-

11, Page 18 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 Oct, 2007 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Page 19 Ariots Nuu -chah -nulth Registry and Treaty Information ,.. 61111MMEMEEM111 11=1111 ..osl and Found Mac PowerBook G3 FOR Hair for sale. Phone Cedar Weaver: Baseball caps, bridal CLASSIFIED LOASTLDrum with FOR SALE( lad" SALE: ADS whale painted on it. On Registering events are very important! Screen, 300mhz, 80B Hard Drive, CD- Georgina at (250) 294 -0185 local bouquets, for sale Traditional hats, Jan. 28 at party at Maht Malls Gym. Birth Registrations: It is important to get baby registered as soon as Call Rom Drive, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft FOR SATE[ 35 ft wooden troller. - headdresses. bracelets for trade, For PUrcltase Antonioni, e (250)745 -3483. possible. You must complete the parental consent for Registration/Statement Word & Excel+ Internet Ready. Comes 350 GM diesel, capital gear cruise. 7 - email .,health Loaner onero MISSING: 2 MAOUINNA HATS from form and LARGE form birth certificate, these fats). Available from Faith and Richard EOR SALE: 1 tan crew rah an propane. of Band Affiliation provide the with Mouse & "Macintosh for Dummies" 71/2 kit., GP.S, Sounders. Sleeps 4, oil ARTIST: Anne M. Robinson. Cellar bark 3957 10th Ave. Pon Alberni around Warts (250) 724-2602 (cell 751 -5755. 52500. (250) 735-0834 consent forms can be obtained through your Band Office or at the NTC Book. $250.00 FIRM call Sham 720 -0923 Moan anchor winch, 10,500 O.B4O, 758 wellry, artwork, including cedar roses, 5' October or November 2005. Anyone with SALE: Fresh Bread, buns in Pon Office. Registration takes 6 - 8 weeks, or mail rezgirl77Qhotmal.com. 3566 or 741 -0041. akin order 7234827. FOR Services Oliered information please call 724 -2184. Alberni, Call Carol Lucas 723 -1922. Transfers: Are you wishing to transfer to another Band? Write to the Band EOR SALE: Like new deep freezer FOR SATE: House at 399 Fro ira. Authentic basket -weaving Brash picked LORI: Gold necklace with a lin X lin BOOKS FOR SALE: The Whaling you want to transfer into. Once accepted you will need to complete a consent $250.00 o.bo. Phone Elaine 254723- Secluded location. Sold with bed and and processed M Linda Edgar of Nitinaht, Indian design butterfly pendant Last seen Indians, Legen1 daryd Gunter, 045 each - 3 corner, sharp and swamp grass and cedar - on my niece to transfer form, also. notify the Band you are currently in and let them know 1469, breakfast business. 5225000. '_50 725 at the Ilehtelei SecondaryY bark Please call 741- The Whaling Indians. Tales of your intentions. F OR SALE' Native Beadwork: Chokers, 3482. 4192'nN ALL OCCASSIONS School in March. Pkaw call Mamma Extraordinary Experience E40$40 each. AdamsAda Marriages, divorces, name change, deaths: Please provide appropriate Anklets. Bracelets. ke y h Earrings Woven skirts. moos or CALL: eu 67011 150 email Please carxa s. l' g Iliaayb sw -.< or call Pill! ha llgrd@ . iris. and also fancy (bolt,. moccasin primer MMILIZEMM chiefs hats and fabric Th a certificates to up date the Indian Registry Lists A consent form needs to be me 724<229 and leave message. N3-1,3 caning.. E-mail me t Mint A shawl . I an the House completed for any name changes. shawls made to ardor. FOR SALE. Sweaters & sweat POHAL6f8NI .0 move nalWm(a..houua.cm pants, R by1I and has not bumour shat Are you fuming 18 soon? If you would like your own registration number Phone Mary Martin hadba and baby blankets. denim I FOR SAL-., Dor hides. 51040 each. by the owner. Please pickup your Bawl then you have to submit a letter of request. Process also takes 6 - 8 weeks (no 268 -]53-[787 handbags. Order204- cram Doreen and Anna Home House Excellent for drum making. ]24 -2912. Ernst [email protected] whim a. Lewiswis George, Dick at 2502042680. -IIC.CIkaAMONS y longer automatic) CCiz1- House of Himwitsa.Ltd.Ltd. FOR SALE; One 471 Diesel engine with All documents are to be submitted to Rosie Little - Indian Registry Employment -- Jest° s.aea.rmesaa a>,a.oaaema.mw LOST Red Camera (720 -5191). capitol gear, 2 - 1 reduction Administrator at the NTC Office, with the exception of Ditidaht, Heaquiaht, House of Win -Ctwwe r in good amao4ianasa LOST- TRADITIONAL HEI P WANTED. Frig tarring crew running order. Can he seen in Almusaht. (Hg72.4481 Huu-ay -aht and Tla- o- qui -aht. Contact these First Nations directly. To have a or HAIR Ltaeee°'nenia* CEREMONIAL DRUMS. Apair of people and GIS Teals wanted. Bring in 723-4247 Aboriginal Fashion Call Chester (d 720 -9736 or 670-2587. an same s status card issued through NTC from these four First Nations please have your resume to ('lay Forest anil lewla Avenue Pon Mane 11, SAY 1%5 t9taawai dens on Mother's Day March to Stop Wax FOR SALE' Creosote Ombers: 36' x 13" räalmy Indian Registry Administrator fax approval and your information prior to Environmental, 1766 Cypress SL Uclwlet voB,,, Violence went missing. Both drums are v9w x 14".23'x I3 "x14 ",41'x 12 "x7 ", coming into the office if possible. or call 726 -4268. Applicants should be Training sR7 painted with native designs. Both are of t;. (95o19ess9s ara, W5m nag-7375 18'x12'N7" and odds and ends, Cell Willy 50% off all flamed Native Art prints. willing to great sentimental value to both myself Does your First Nation have their membership code in place? If so, and you bush worthy. We are provide DISABILITIES SUPPORT WORM Fra ,..,a,.<.w so<4kao",e.st at (250) 735 -072. Picture framer on site -811 Wharf Street, and my entire family. A reward would like the above events recorded for "BAND MEMBERSHIP" then it is some Wining. Learn online in your oral 2 MALE PUPPIES FOR SALE: 3/4 Victoria, BC. Call Wichita at 250 -386- for the 1!' :I .lames return of both drums is being offered If EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT that you contact them as well community IO F:f Shih'tzu x I It Maltese x 1/8 Yorkie Poo. 0507. . "WiMyaga,e," anyone knows the whereabouts of the Your First Nation needs your current address and phone number so they MOSS. TRAINING SOLUTIONS Ready June 15 to 30. Breeding parents for MEETING FACILITATOR ( Swan dorms do not hesitate to contact can contact you regarding Treaty developments, letters and bulletins. Call l-8669230 5871 sale too. NTC members get family rate. NEGOTIATOR: Are you tired of me, 1 Native Artist. Nellie Joseph at 725 -2308. First Nation phone numbers and addresses are listed below for your Call lest ak at 2M-670-2411. meetings going all night long, never 21504019]79 home finishing the agenda, going around in MISSING: since October 2006. This convertzence & 254361 -7389 cell Wanted Birthdays congratulations circles? 20 years experience and proven vest given to me for my dad's jam C&dtelm WANTED TO BUY: DVD movies at IS rock record. Keep your meeting on memorialwas potlatch and has sentimental Ahousaht Continued from page 17. [email protected],a Oct. 12:1 would each. 723-1465 track. Call Richard Watts, Weclrh -nah (y value. I sure would like Congratulations to my daughter (250) 670 -9563 - Fax: (250) 670 -9696 frkla like to send out a RANTED TO BUY; Good used running (250) 724.2603 or (cal) 731 -5795. it hack. No questions P. Lucas and Rodney on Melanie Leach very Gordon Dick Available General Delivery Ahousaht , B.C. VOR IAO happy 90 HP motor with controls. Please phone any time. asked. Phone (250) 283- the birth of our grandson, Ryan Michael, Nuu -22aó -ovlrh birthday to my Bernard at 1 54670 -1133. F ICORAT AND E 2618 or return to the 4 Ibs. lisle Scottish grandam). Love Ditidaht First Nation sister, my Fiend, Art in Gold Silver WANTED, Old college studydy tetra to be DECORATING AND CATERING Mowachaht/Muchelaht from Papa (Eyes). April Gus, Auntie ho7CFS: Tracey Robinson Irene D. Williams. & Wood donated. Any subject, any level. Call Robin band off for pick up. 1 -888 -745- 3366 -Fax: (250) 745 -3332 Lamina Uncle Stephen Lucas Jr. and Mane :7238571. Margaret R We have been Phon collect at (250) 726 -2040. Will arrange for Thank you. Preston PO Box 340 Pon Alberni, B.C. V9Y 7M8 cousins Lakisha, Ashton, and Stephen It home:723-0789. We do all occasions: gather side by pick -up. Maquina Sr. The vest was made by (baby). P.S. Hope to see you sooner, 250.723 -9401 w Wedding,. Showers, Graduations side, all these WANTED: To bay house on 1.shah Sue Johnson, artist Rudy Williams. rather than later babe. Love from dad. r mail: goalondickLshaw,ca Reserve Call lay -721.7772 Banquets, Branches, Diner,' Super Ehattesaht E ye ars.1 am so thankful to have a sister 250 or cel 1 Happy birthday to my son Richard. I Hest and Food Sat Certified` Marine l-888-761-4155 - Fax: (250) 761 -4156 like you. You are to be one 735 2596. love you and 1 miss you. Hope we can WANTED: PROFFNSIONAL available for PO Box 59 Zeballos, B.C. VOP 2A0 awesome mom.mom! We love you to the Medical Equipment such as MOTOR AND PROPS FOR Sat F XL- get together sometime soon. Kiss the wheelchairs etc. Can be dropped workshops/ Conferences. Healing Ben aui.d off at the 115 - pre /20 M Opd -Max 2 stroke.. 4 stars and back. xOxO, sister Miss n[ your Clreles/Retreats/ Canoe Journeys, little one for m. Lave mom and Jim and Jdtm-cFO-aitRb Tseshahi Band Office. 5000 Mission Road, - Blade SS prop for 150 or 200 Yamaha. 5 Molly Molly Clappis tAhdkauat Crn2t titled@ Contract or full -time position. Hannibal First Nation all the family. J.krat Pon Alberni. Contact Gail K. Gus at 724- Holistic - Blade SS prop for 115 Yamaha or Now Tal Free 1- 866 -670 -1181 - Fax: (250) 670 -1102 r 1225. Please ream borrowed equipment. massage and aromatherapy with essential Mercury. Contact: Leo lack Ir 250 -332- oils by Raven Touch, Please contact PO Box 2000 Tofino, B.C. VOR 2Z0 Barb WANTED' whale teach, whalebones, 5301 3i£15 418AVE,Poaáie.ia, EC, Eileen Toughie 726 -7369 or 726- In Memory of _wrida MI MAIM mastodon ivory and Russian brae cobalt íg250- SALE: Area ale Ai Troll License FOR trade beads. Iv. msg. For Steve and Elsie 5505. 370 R. Contact Louie Frank Sr. at 250- Hupacasath First Nation In Loving Memory Kathleen l stub Marsden "Skawa" T,S.G TRI1Ct...ó.nm WANTED: Ucluelet First Nation is Phone: (250)724 -3975. SALE: Huse- ay -aht First Nation This is the legacy we have from you. mama ass looking to build a contact list for carpenter FOR Custom made nets (250) You taught us love and how to fight, m.tra.0a.o. & contractors. Please send us this FOR HIRE:Pickup truck and driver. Need 923 -9864. 1- 250 -728 -3414 AM* CANOE. Will You gave us strength, you gave m might. ,r information by contacting us at (250)726- something transported a towed? BUILDING: build canoe or PO Box 70, Bamfield, BC VOR IBO A stronger person would be hard to find. n.w. ac 7342 or fax (250)726 -7552 anmtiou to Trnsponmove furniture, fridge, stoves, teach how to build came. Call Harry outboard motors, your boat, canoe or travel Lucas 735 -5706, And in your heart, you were always kind.. Housing Administrator. FIRST NATIONS WILDCRAFTERS, trailer towed or moved. By the km and by WANTED: Boat Trailer for 20' boat Call Keys 'kihYCbadi'iks7oe'h' kl You fought for s all in one another, WANTED' lies. to rent for seven people way. BC: C. Anne Robinson and Keith Hunter Port the holm Ca11250 -724 -5290. Michael 7206026. (250) 332 -5259 - Fax: (250) 332 -5210 Nott just a n wife, not just mother. in Alberni_ Call 724-2935. - "specializing in non timber and other FREE LANGUAGE CLASSES: at FOR SALE Nets -Different Sizes, vbe I General Delivery Kyuquot, B.C. VOP 110 _. For all s of us you g e your best, and value added forest products smites" ACCOmnlod ridons Hupacasath Hall. Language Instructor - Different prices, make an offer. Trolling Now the time has come for you to rest. 7000 "A" Pacific Rim Hray., Port Alberni, Tat Tatoosh. Monday and Wednesday gear - offer. View - 5010 Mission Rd. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, FOR RENT. A non -profit orgnizalion has BC, V9Y 8$@, Phone: 250-7204907, Nights. 7 m 9 pm (Bring( own Phone 723 -9894. Mowachaht / Muchalaht rooms to rent byes day, week or month. 8 Pi^ - Your love in our hearts , we'll eternally keep. Pirs W atiom W ildcta Bers I @,haw.ca (250) 283-2015 - Fax: (250) 283 -2335 ai. pentad !spay Painting Skills the FOR SALE: 48' Fiberglass Troller. Area W Very reasonable rates for Room and Board. www.FirstNations ildcra ftm.eom EVERYONE inlays from 3- 4pm. F license. Very priced. View Toil free - (800) 238 - 2933 Also, there is Boardroom available for ...stay We would like to say thank you to all EVERYONE 16 WELCOME.WELCod wu &taco. at (250)380 -3028. Kathleen is once again reunited with teak For information phone 723 -6511. sellyourboaica. Phone PO Box 459 Gold River, B.C. VOP IGO for For Purchase Edward Tatoosh, Certified YOUR. the love of her life, her soul mate and the staff at Rainbow Gardens the FOR RENT: Equipment for power point TALENTSTIIIT: SHARESHOUR ELDE Sale- 28', husband, Solomon Marsden. You will be love and care that you have shown our FOR SALE: Carvings such as collie table and DVD presentations. Projector and Far Co TALENTS WITH YOUR ELDERS: 1983 Spirit. Nuchatlaht First Nation forever missed by your sons: Bruce mom for the last 14 months that she tops, clocks, plaques, 6' totems, canoes Screen. By the hour or day. Deposit Give dano nmio teach basks, Command bridge, ma - (250) 332 -5908 - Fax: (250) 332 -5907 (Molly), Bill (Sharon), Larry, Barry, resided then. We would also like to made by Charlie Mickey 731 -4176 Place required. Telephone( 250-724-52W. s ands weaving, carving, etc. tacWe also hardtop stem roof, PO Box 40 Zeballos, B.C. 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V9Y 7M7 mike was Lorraine Williams with the Geraldine Allwork for bringing m 150 or 200 Yamaha $350. 5 - Blade 6 .D, 145 HP complete with capitol Nations Graphics. Specializing in Native Ucluelet First Nation Women's Advocate Transitional sandwiches as we were leaving Port. Prop/SS for 115 fits any motor $300. marine gear, 2 BM I ratio recently JD Contact Leo lack 250-332 -Slot PACIFIC Vinyl Decals. (Custom Made/All Sises). Any (250) 726 -7342 - Housing Program of Seattle, Wash. We Your love and kindness we will not overhauled - engine and gear. All types of Native Graphics. Celeste BALANCE SEAT Ml, your mama Louius offers will he considered. Call Pax: (250) 726 -7552 apologize for any embarrassment or forget Kleco from Donna, Wally and OMEGA). Bath Omega 3 and Omega 6 num.own Howard. Email for quotes and prices. confusion this omission may have family, Rosie, Jack and lack and Barry r Louie Frank Sr @ 250.670,9573 (home) PO Box 699 Ucluelet, B.C. 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N Page 20 - Ha- Shilth -Sa - Oct. 11, 2007 So much ignorance about Indigenous history, says student Continued from page 1. the students were camping near the Law student Moira The first day was a "get to know you" Alberni Indian Residential School, and +R Aikenhead of Burnaby I IIL' ( day. Kathy Robinson opened the circle the gymnasium that they had lunch in plays Maid Marion to L 1,4 discussion with a brief history of was where the students would gather for Saskatoon's Eric Tseshaht and the territory the law exercise. Regehr's rendition of r the impact students were temporarily occupying. She then explained briefly Lancelot in a "get to She was hoping to impart some wisdom of the school system and mentioned the know you" game on about Nuu -chah -nulth traditions, Print case, suggesting that the law the first day of the with it religion, how the people pray, so that the students should become familiar cultural camp held on participants could better understand as it was, as far as she was concerned, a Tseshaht territory Native people. launching pad for the nation -wide beginning Oct. 5. "I'm glad to see it," Robinson said of compensation settlement package that the camp. "I'm glad to be a part of it." First Nations would soon be receiving F6 Point works as a treaty negotiator with for enduring time in a residential school history," said one young woman. She One student said he wanted real life Hesquiaht, and part of the discussions in Canada. wanted to end that ignorance in her own learning that he could not get from over the course of the camp was a On introducing themselves to one mind. Another student said she was books. workshop on treaty she said during her another, the students shared their reasons uncomfortable about how little she knew Another said he was told that the opening statements to the group. for attending the camp. about First Nations people and felt the lessons he would learn at the camp were Robinson's daughter Irene introduced "There is a lot of ignorance camp was a good opportunity for her to integral to his experiences at university herself to the group and pointed out that surrounding our history and Indigenous rectify that. and a cornerstone of his learning.

T- ;.er-.-" Y s The First Nations of Maa -nulth Treaty Society

Huu- ay -aht First Nations I Kat' yu:' k't'h' /Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations First Nation Toquaht Nation Uchucklesaht Tribe I Ucluelet F f(it,t`e!''7; t PO Box 453 Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 7M9 Phone: (250) 724 -1802 Toll Free: 1- 877 -876 -3122 Fax: (250) 724 -1852 Email: info @maanulth.ca Web: www.maanulth.ca t Over the past nine months, Maa -nulth First Nations members have recieved many forms of Treaty information & materials. It has been the commitment of each First Nation to deliver balanced, easy to read fact based information to allow each member to make an informed decision a., when they vote on the Maa -nulth Final Agreement (Treaty). _ -

1 - Final Agreement. In the corn RIF to On July 28, 2007, the Huu- ay -aht membership ratified the Maa -nulth ing weeks, the Ka :'yu:'k't'h'IChe:k'tles7et'h', Toquaht, Ucluelet and Uchucklesaht members will be voted by mail in ballot! j voting on the Treaty. Thank you to those of you who have already .9 For those who haven't voted yet, please make sure you mail in your ballot or vote at one of the eight oiling stations between October 13th - 20th.

Saturday, October 13th, Wednesday, October 17th Hotel Campbell River - United Church Nanaimo - Coast Bastion Victoria - Friendship Centre i Monday October 15th Kyuquot (Houpsitas) - K/C Health Clinic Friday, October 19th Vancouver - Italian Cultural Centre Ucluelet - UAC Hall Hit -tat -soo - Band Admin Office 4 i ! ` 11 Saturday, October 20th Port Alberni - Barclay Hotel ! -_- - ._ --, -r- "We're on a roll, the Maa -ninth People. The people of I If VI MUNDY ay -aht, Kyuquot /Checklesaht, Toquaht. Ucluelet Huu- "with the extraordinary amount of land chief councillor ü and Uchucklesaht will decide if we want control of our development going on in Ucluelet, we ROBERT DENNIS funding, our lands, our programs and services and must seize the opportunity to get some nee chief councillor C 1 management of our own resources, the choice is ours. of our land back." Those Maa -nulth people who want change will vote "yes" for the Maa -nulth treaty, a change that will enable us to I:CLUELET FIRST NATION

I control our own lives and control our own government." IHUU-AY -AHT FIRST NATIONS

1' sr- KIRSTEN JOHNSEN TESS SMITH "Our Ha'wiih are important to our Community and if the Treaty is ratified, communications chief councillor "It's time for a change and this is a change we are proud that they will be part of our for the better." Government."

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PAM WATTS BERT MACK "I have now done what my father directed councillor chief "Wow, we are doing it. It's becoming a me to do when I became Hereditary Chief reality and about time, I'm very excited. Our 65 years ago - he gave me orders to work ancestors are smiling down on us now." towards getting a treaty for our people"

UCHLICKI.FSAHT TRIBE J, TOQU AHT NATION

Caed7s - 7, late Evan Touchic was quoted: TOUCHIE CHARLIE COOTES On July 2007 EVAN addresses that Ucluelet councillor chief councillor lett "The treaty everything "We shocked everyone when we told the we need to move ahead to attain self r government we were ready for a treaty. We determination. We have the opportunity had to shrug off the naysayers and take the to move from a dream into reality." risk. But we are ready, and I'd rather be free." tt "/I Loving Memory" 1 II I UCHUCKLESAHT TRIBE UCLUELET FIRST NATION i

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